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RFK Jr., and his anti-vax organization were responsible for spreading hysteria and misinformation about the measles vaccine in Samoa which resulted in a drop in vaccination rates. A subsequent outbreak killed 83 people, mostly infants & young children. In 2018 a nurse made an error while mixing
10:19 AM - Aug 21, 2023 (Edited)
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The nurse mixed the vaccine with a muscle relaxer instead of sterile water. This killed 2 children. RFK Jr exploited this tragic event with a barrage of misinformation about vaccines to the tiny island. As a result parents chose not to vaccinate leaving many kids unprotected for the 2019 outbreak
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