Consider This from NPR Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'
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Apr 14, 2025 
Peter Marks, the former top vaccine regulator at the FDA, joins to discuss the alarming rise in measles cases and related child deaths in the U.S. He critiques the federal response and highlights the dangerous normalization of measles amidst vaccine hesitancy. Marks stresses the critical importance of vaccinations to prevent outbreaks and combat misinformation around vaccine safety. He insists on the need for proactive public health strategies to protect children, emphasizing that every child deserves better protection against this preventable disease.
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Kennedy's Vaccine Stance
- During RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing, he was questioned about his history of vaccine misinformation.
- Despite writing "The Measles Book," he claimed to support measles and polio vaccines.
Marks' Departure
- Dr. Peter Marks, former FDA vaccine regulator, attributes his departure to increasing anti-vaccine sentiment.
- He criticizes the HHS's statement about his departure, calling it "Orwellian speak."
Tepid Response
- Dr. Marks considers the federal response to the measles outbreak "tepid at best".
- He highlights the severity, with cases across multiple states and underreporting to the CDC.