Texas Doctor with Measles Praised as 'Extraordinary' Healer
April 20, 2025 - 14:51
A Texas doctor who has been actively treating children during a measles outbreak was recently featured in a video showing him with a visible measles rash on his face. This video surfaced just a week before Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the clinic and commended the doctor, calling him an “extraordinary” healer.
The doctor has been at the forefront of the measles outbreak, providing care to affected children while also facing scrutiny over his own health status. The situation raises concerns about the risks of contagion in medical settings, particularly when healthcare professionals are exposed to infectious diseases. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement has sparked debate regarding the implications of praising a medical professional who is visibly ill while treating vulnerable patients.
As the outbreak continues, the medical community is closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and public health measures to prevent further spread of the disease.
MORE NEWS
January 30, 2026 - 00:30
States are the next vaccine battlegroundAs the initial federal push for widespread COVID-19 vaccination gives way to long-term public health strategy, the focus of the vaccine debate has decisively shifted. The new battlegrounds are...
January 29, 2026 - 01:59
Madina Ismail joins Essentia Health-Fargo to provide hospitalist careEssentia Health in Fargo has strengthened its hospitalist program with the addition of Madina Ismail, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner. In her role, Ismail...
January 28, 2026 - 14:57
Feinberg Prof. Jessica Schleider’s mental health platform to partner with University of Notre Dame wellness projectA pioneering digital mental health initiative is launching a new three-year partnership in St. Joseph County, Indiana, home to the University of Notre Dame. The program aims to promote youth mental...
January 27, 2026 - 23:54
South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminatedHealth officials are sounding the alarm as a rapidly expanding measles outbreak in South Carolina has become the largest seen in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated...