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New documents show RFK Jr sought to study Samoa’s vaccines ahead of visit

Documents reveal Robert Kennedy Jr requested to examine Samoa's measles, mumps and rubella vaccines before travelling to the nation.

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New documents have emerged regarding Robert Kennedy Jr's visit to Samoa, showing he had previously written to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the country's measles, mumps and rubella vaccines. This came after two children died in Samoa. The documents appear to contradict claims that the visit was not about vaccines.

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New documents refute claim that RFK Jr's Samoa trip wasn't about vaccines

Kennedy preceded the visit with a letter to the Samoan prime minister requesting to study the nation’s measles, mumps and rubella vaccines after the deaths of two children.

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