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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: RSV is “the biggest killer of kids in this country today.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: CDC mortality data show that RSV is not the leading cause of death among U.S. children. Major causes include accidents, congenital disorders, cancer and suicide.
Date: 08/12/2026
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Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check