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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026

Kennedy Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing

Secretary Kennedy acknowledged the safety of the measles vaccine during testimony, marking a shift from his past skeptical rhetoric.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifted his vaccine rhetoric during Congressional testimony, acknowledging the measles vaccine's safety. This pivot, alongside new CDC leadership picks, suggests a strategic moderation of his controversial health positions ahead of midterm elections.

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