RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Launch 'Make America Healthy Again' Initiative Amid CDC Review of Vaccine Guidelines Following Two Measles Deaths

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz launched the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative on April 15, 2025, aiming to influence public health discussions. Their campaign has drawn criticism due to its association with false statements and anti-vaccine messaging. This comes amid heightened scrutiny following the deaths of two unvaccinated children from measles in Texas, with their families expressing no regrets about not vaccinating. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently reviewing vaccine guidelines, particularly concerning COVID-19 vaccines, after a delay of nearly two months. A majority of the CDC's COVID-19 vaccine work group now supports narrowing recommendations, moving away from a nearly universal vaccination approach. This shift has raised concerns among public health experts, who argue that the anti-vaccine rhetoric promoted by Kennedy undermines trust in scientific guidance.