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Two days after initially downplaying the outbreak as “not unusual,” the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the ongoing measles epidemic in Texas – in which a child died recently – and said the government is providing resources, including protective vaccines.

“Ending the measles outbreak is a top priority for me and my extraordinary team,” Kennedy – an avowed anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist who for years has sown doubts about the safety and efficacy of vaccines – said in a post on X.

Kennedy said his federal Department of Health and Human Services would send Texas 2,000 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine – typically meant to be given to children in a series of two shots at 12 to 15 months old as well as between the ages of four and six years old – through its immunization program.

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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 148 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

“And so, I am putting America’s best homeopaths and aromatherapists on the case”

[–] ShepherdPie@midwest.social 38 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Instead of sending us all COVID tests, they'll send us a pack of healing crystals this time.

[–] ryrybang@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Space-X© healing crystals, provided for free but at an acquisition cost to the US government of $37 per crystal.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Just attended a vendor event with a bunch of vaguely witchy stuff, including lots of tarot and crystals. I assure you 37 bucks would be a steal.

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 weeks ago

And they won't come pre-charged.

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

New emergency number: dial 711, and the homeopath-helicopter will be dispatched to your location to administer emergency foot zone therapy and essential oils.

[–] yggstyle@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Dispatched spiritually. Much faster and the angels don't cost our government a dime! Check mate socialists!

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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The government will be handing out free healing crystals starting tomorrow.

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[–] neatchee@lemmy.world 111 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Dead kids changing a Republican's behavior on a politicized issue???

Cool, now do guns.

[–] Frozengyro@lemmy.world 36 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Must have realized it was a white kid who died.

[–] Daisyday@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago

There is big heat on Kennedy because a Mennonite no vax child died of measles. There hasn't been a death in 20 years so its a big deal because kids shouldnt be dying of Measles in 2025. Vax up people or its going to be diseasey soon. Keep the herd healthy because we are all in this world closely together.

[–] JenTheWyvern@lemm.ee 27 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

With Nazis running the show I don't think giving them a monopoly on force is a good idea.

[–] neatchee@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

If you think the type of arms you can get your hands on will help one iota you are gravely mistaken

Should the people ever need to fight the government of the US there are only two things that will matter:

  1. How much of the military joins which side

  2. Which nations supply each side with arms

Either the people get some of the military on their side (along with the planes, tanks, drones, etc they bring along) and are propped up by foreign interests, or the military steamrolls any resistance.

This has been true in every major conflict in the last several decades. You either have the support of military assets and foreign governments or you lose.

[–] Count042@lemmy.ml 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s not the size of the gun, it’s who you point it at. Taps head

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[–] onecarmel@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

If it comes to that, at least I can take as many of them with me as I can lmao

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[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago

We are sending 2000 gun shot vaccines! Lol

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[–] CMLVI@lemmy.world 67 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

That's weird, why would he send vaccines? Those have 5g signal receivers in it for mind control. Is he stupid?

[–] skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de 21 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Because it’s rural Texas. They need the bars!

[–] Jerb322@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

"I think the metal plate in your head is fucking with my reception...."

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[–] ctkatz@lemmy.ml 58 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

and the cultists will say "SEE HE'S DOING SOMETHING HE SUPPORTS VACCINES!!!!!eleven!!!!", the media will praise the administration for this action, and the smart ones will point out that 2000 vaccine doses for a measles outbreak is a pathetically small number that might stem the tide a bit at best. this entire response has been an absolute clusterfuck and our spineless media won't call it out for fear of retaliation.

[–] chaotic_altruist@lemm.ee 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

2000 doses is enough to vaccinate 1000 individuals. He's sending enough to vaccinate a single neighborhood. This is almost medically meaningless. It's only for show and does not cover the situation or care for any individuals at length.

It does however expose that he does believe in vaccines to some degree and that jfk jr doesn't actually believe his own bullshit in an emergency.

[–] Fredthefishlord@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Depending on the area, 1000 could easily not even be a neighborhood

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[–] Pringles@lemm.ee 32 points 2 weeks ago

After that he can tackle the weasel outbreak in the white house.

[–] A_A@lemmy.world 27 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

ignore reality all you want, it won't go away

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 20 points 2 weeks ago

Can confirm, have tried.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 8 points 2 weeks ago

His brain worms is controlling his speech

[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Yeah. That's nothing.

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[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 24 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Bird flu in the corner, gleefully rubbing its hands. Soon I will get the spotlight.

[–] Daisyday@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago

They have found bird flu in rats now

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 24 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

"I've created a tincture consisting of:

A skunk run over off the Jersey Turnpike

The collected runoff of a Louisville Transfer Station

Eye of newt.

Apply under the light of the new moon to invigorate the body's humors against infection and increased erectile performance"

Raisin Face

[–] TimLovesTech@badatbeing.social 23 points 2 weeks ago

The immunity rate if fully vaccinated is 97%, but that still means 3% of people that did the right thing could die because of shithead conspiracy theorists like RFK Jr. Heard immunity only works if everyone that can does the right thing. We learned with COVID that many people would rather turn to conspiracy theories then science if it means they get a feeling of belonging to a group, even if that group is a cult.

[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago
[–] Stern@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

"I sent vaccines to the antivaxxers, this is a great idea that will surely resolve the issue."

Guy needs a new brainworm to pilot him cuz that move is stupid as fuck.

[–] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The idea that RFK is piloted by a brain worm is ridiculous misinformation. The worm in RFK's brain died. Probably because his thoughts are so toxic.

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[–] Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a suggestion: since the vaccine is not safe, why don’t we do a lockdown? /s

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Alternatively, if we did a speedrun on herd immunity, Trump would have another thing to boast about to the world! /s

[–] Mbourgon@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

They were considering that, because they figured it would hurt blue states more.

“Kushner's coronavirus team shied away from a national strategy, believing that the virus was hitting Democratic states hardest and that they could blame governors, report says”

https://www.businessinsider.com/kushner-covid-19-plan-maybe-axed-for-political-reasons-report-2020-7

[–] Mbourgon@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

More on “herd immunity” attempts

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/16/trump-appointee-demanded-herd-immunity-strategy-446408

“Infants, kids, teens, young people, young adults, middle aged with no conditions etc. have zero to little risk….so we use them to develop herd…we want them infected…" Alexander added.

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

His top priority really ought to be drinking himself to death ASAP.

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[–] Sludgehammer@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I assume that an adult finally sat him down and explained how bad the situation is in simple kid friendly terms.

[–] mister_flibble@lemm.ee 9 points 2 weeks ago

A good predictor of when they'll walk something back is if whatever it is is stupid/evil enough to also screw over the very wealthy. Measles well and truly coming back would fit the bill.

standing on uncovered shit spigot while shit sprays in face and mouth at high pressure

"Hmmm maybe I'll consider putting the spigot back on. Gotta contain the shit y'know"

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh does he now wish to keep his position?

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[–] MapleEngineer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

He's sending supplies of oil of oregano and industrial bleach.

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I can only hope one of the experts got through to him. Hopefully he keeps listening to whoever it was.

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