Could RFK Jr. affect childhood vaccination in California? Here’s what experts say
Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced Thursday by President-elect Donald Trump, sent waves of trepidation throughout public health experts in California — where years of advocacy by doctors have led to some of the strongest childhood vaccination laws in the country.
Public Health Experts Groan as RFK Jr. Pitches Vaccines as 'Personal Choice'
Vaccines are most effective at scale when enough people get them to provide "herd immunity" from a virus, doctors and officials say.
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What RFK Jr’s War on Vaccines Could Look Like
Plummeting trust in vaccines could be lethal on its own. But there are also ways Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services could reduce vaccine availability, as well.
RFK. Jr's controversial health stances, from vaccines to raw milk
Kennedy is Trump’s pick for health secretary, but he has a history of spreading misinformation about a range of issues.
Will Vaccines Be Banned by RFK Jr? What New Health Secretary Has Said
Kennedy Jr.'s nomination has been met with outrage from doctors, but it's not clear if he will disrupt immunization programs.
Trump Nominates RFK Jr. to Top U.S. Health Job
Kennedy Jr. attends a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F.
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Kennedy for Health Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said he’s tapping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services, a move that would elevate a prominent vaccine skeptic and pharmaceutical industry critic to a top role on federal health policy.
Trump Selects RFK Jr to Lead Top US Health Agency
President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services,
Trump’s RFK Pick Weighs on Vaccine Makers
Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, has promised sweeping changes to food and drug regulation and government-funded scientific research.
Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary, Democratic Senators call him a ‘danger’ to public health
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Why Kennedy Sees an ‘Epidemic’ of Chronic Disease Among Children
Trends in child health are in fact worrisome, and scientists welcome a renewed focus on foods and environmental toxins. But ...
Leaders of the anti-vaccine movement are thrilled RFK Jr. could run HHS: ‘A dream come true’
The anti-vaccine movement hailed Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Louisiana’s child vaccination rates are slipping. Health care workers are getting creative.
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Two top Biden administration officials warn of threat to U.S. children if anti-vaccine views prevail
Two senior Biden administration officials warned there could be serious consequences for the nation’s children if it had to ...
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What Could RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary Mean for School Vaccine Requirements?
The FDA’s panel reviews data on vaccine safety and effectiveness. Kennedy would have a strong hand in influencing the makeup of those committees, and could exert some leverage through changes to ...
Pediatricians recommending Flu, RSV vaccines to keep families healthy during the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, pediatricians remind parents to prioritize children's health alongside holiday shopping.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long record of promoting anti-vaccine views
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was building up a following with his anti-vaccine nonprofit group, ...
Global Measles Cases Up 20% In A Year, With Poor Vaccination To Blame
Young children are particularly vulnerable to the disease, which killed an estimated 107,500 people in 2023, most of whom ...