First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak
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First Death Reported in Texas Measles Outbreak
Above: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
The measles outbreak is a preventable public health crisis driven by unacceptably low and declining vaccination rates across multiple counties and state lines. It highlights the importance of maintaining high immunization levels to prevent the spread of dangerous infectious diseases.
Right narrative
The current outbreak isn't unusual, as measles outbreaks occur regularly in the US. Concerns about vaccine safety and personal choice should be considered when discussing vaccination policies, and they should not become part of a wider conspiracy or psychological operation against Kennedy.