RFK Jr.’s Measles Cure? Cod Liver Oil and a Whole Lot of Other Nonsense

The measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rage on, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—the newly enshrined Health and Human Services secretary—is touting scientifically unsupported treatments for it. In a recent interview, Kennedy espoused the supposed benefits of supplements and steroids for measles patients. RFK Jr. has been making the rounds publicly as of late to discuss the federal government’s response to the Texas measles outbreak, which has affected over 200 residents since mid-January. In a 35-minute interview with Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel, posted last week, Kennedy made many dubious claims related to measles, which included arguing that cod liver oil pills, steroids, and antibiotics could be useful treatments for the viral disease. Cod liver oil supplements are known to contain omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamins A and D. Research has shown that a measles infection can be more severe in children with vitamin A deficiency, and groups like the World Heal ... Read full article.