US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly urges parents to vaccinate their children against measles, citing a sharp rise in infections in the United States. In a contentious interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Kennedy tells families that the measles vaccine—protecting against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)—is recommended amid an outbreak that has reached levels not seen in decades, according to the outlets. Both reports describe the remarks as a departure from Kennedy’s long-standing role as a prominent vaccination skeptic who has previously amplified misinformation about vaccines, including the MMR shot. The accounts also note that during the same appearance, he faces questions and pushes other claims about vaccines and related topics, though the reports characterize those assertions as false or debunked. The outlet coverage focuses on Kennedy’s direct call for measles vaccination while situating it within broader controversy over his past statements. The reports do not present new clinical guidance beyond the encouragement to vaccinate as measles cases rise.