RFK Jr. says he would "probably" vaccinate his children for measles today

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during Wednesday testimony before a House panel that he would "probably" vaccinate his child for measles, if he had one today. The big picture: As measles cases continue to spread throughout the U.S., critics have highlighted Kennedy's history of vaccine skepticism.While Kennedy has recently advocated for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, he has in the past elevated vaccine misinformation.Driving the news: Asked by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) during Wednesday's budget hearing if he'd vaccinate his kids today for measles, Kennedy paused before saying, "probably, for measles."Kennedy contended his opinions on vaccines "are irrelevant." He continued, "I don't think people should be taking ... medical advice from me."Pressed by Pocan, Kennedy said he thought if he answered the question "directly" that it would "seem like I'm giving advice to other people, and I don't want to be doing that."Pocan replied, "That's kind of your jurisdiction because CDC does give advice." To that, Kennedy said his team would "lay out the pros and cons."Zoom out: Asked if he'd vaccinate his children for chickenpox, Kennedy said he did not want to "give advice" but added that "In Europe, they don't use the chickenpox vaccine." On polio, he again replied, "I don't want to be giving advice."Go deeper: RFK Jr.'s latest vaccine plan threatens future of shots, experts say

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