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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: Measles outbreaks are happening because of “COVID lockdowns.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Pandemic disruptions did contribute to some children missing routine vaccinations, but experts say that does not explain current outbreaks by itself. The primary driver is communities with MMR vaccination rates below the roughly 95% level needed to prevent sustained measles transmission, with vaccine misinformation and other factors also contributing. (factcheck.org)
Date: 09/30/2026
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Last Updated on September 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check