Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: The U.S. has done better than any country in limiting measles outbreaks.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: U.S. measles vaccination rates have declined and cases are rising, putting the country at risk of losing its elimination status. The claim is not supported by global data.
Date: 04/19/2026
Do you appreciate our work? Please consider supporting MBFC.
or
Last Updated on April 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check