Measles Misinformation Leaves a Trail of Death The tragic loss of two infant lives to measles in Pennsylvania has been marred by controversy sparked by anti vaccine rhetoric from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
His unsubstantiated claims that the deaths may have been fabricated were followed by coroner Stephen Diamantoni's seeming confirmation, leaving many wondering about the responsibility of public figures in spreading misinformation.
The facts are clear: a six week old baby girl died from measles, confirmed by the county coroner and state health department. The other victim was an infant who succumbed to the disease.