1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

strongly urge you to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. His long history of spreading misinformation about vaccines and falsely linking them to autism is extremely concerning. Confirming someone who rejects well-established scientific evidence on vaccine safety would be a dangerous move that could undermine public confidence in vital public health measures. Kennedy's anti-vaccine activism poses a serious risk to public health initiatives and could jeopardize hard-won progress in controlling vaccine-preventable diseases. As an influential voice, his continued promotion of debunked claims could dissuade parents from vaccinating their children, leaving communities vulnerable to outbreaks. The health secretary must be someone who values scientific consensus and prioritizes evidence-based policymaking above ideological beliefs. Kennedy's fringe views on vaccines and his conflicts of interest through his anti-vaccine nonprofit make him unfit for this critical role overseeing public health agencies. I strongly urge you to reject his nomination to protect the integrity of the Department of Health and Human Services and safeguard the nation's public health infrastructure.