Culture & Society

RFK Jr. speaks at anti-vaccination conference as measles cases rise across the country

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference, as the United States faces the highest number of measles cases in more than 30 years. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal breaks down some of the research behind the claims made.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NBC News says: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference, as the United States faces the highest number of measles cases in more than 30 years. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal breaks down some of the research behind the claims made.

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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: Sep 17, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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