Measles Outbreaks Intensify in Texas and New Mexico Amid Debates on Natural Immunity and Vaccine Efficacy
Amid a resurgence of measles cases in Texas and New Mexico, recent comments by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy by suggesting that natural infections may confer stronger immunity than vaccinations. During a televised discussion on March 11, 2025, Kennedy remarked that historical instances of natural measles infection resulted in lifelong immunity, whereas vaccine-induced immunity could fade over time. This claim comes as Texas grapples with 223 reported measles …