1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I urge you to refuse Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services due to his long history of anti-vaccine activism and promotion of misinformation about vaccine safety. Kennedy's appointment could severely undermine public confidence in vital childhood immunization programs that have prevented millions of cases of debilitating diseases like polio, measles, and whooping cough. His prospective influence over the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices raises concerns that he may appoint members opposed to routine vaccination schedules or pressure the CDC to reject evidence-based recommendations, jeopardizing insurance coverage for crucial vaccines under the Affordable Care Act. Furthermore, his ability to direct research funding and new vaccine approvals creates a risk of fostering unwarranted vaccine hesitancy. Protecting public health by maintaining robust childhood immunization rates should be a top priority, which Kennedy's confirmation would directly undermine. I implore you to block this appointment to safeguard trust in our nation's vaccination programs.