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How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measles death (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 1 week ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/health@lemmy.world

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Summary

In February, a 6-year-old Texan became the first U.S. child to die from measles in two decades. Instead of serving as a warning about vaccine hesitancy, anti-vaccine groups have weaponized her story.

The girl's grieving Mennonite parents gave an interview to Children's Health Defense, claiming measles is "not as bad" and advising others against vaccination.

A measles outbreak has spread through their Texas community, sickening over 190 people.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now HHS secretary, has used his platform to spread misinformation about vaccines while alternative practitioners promote unproven treatments.

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[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

It’s not that bad, you kid just dies is all.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago

You suffer a lot, and THEN you die

[–] naeap@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 week ago

Nah, it's just one out of four, and then it's god's fucking will