FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world
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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than other countries, but facts show the US is struggling with declining vaccination rates. The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status due to rising cases.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified that the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than any other country. However, measles cases are surging globally, with countries like Mexico, Canada, and Bangladesh experiencing larger outbreaks. The US vaccination rate has fallen to 92.5% in the 2024-25 school year, below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks. Measles cases in the US are trending higher in 2026 than last year's record total. The declining vaccination rate has contributed to the nation's biggest surge in measles cases since 1991. The US is at risk of losing its 26-year-old measles elimination status.
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