Reject Kennedy's anti-vaccine views to protect public health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services should not be confirmed. His views challenging the safety and efficacy of vaccines, despite scientific consensus to the contrary, make him ill-suited to guide policymaking in this critical area. Bringing someone with his anti-vaccine stance into a position of leadership would undermine public confidence in widespread immunization efforts that are vital for ending the pandemic and will lead to unnecessary deaths of Americans. Senators should reject Kennedy's promotion of debunked conspiracy theories over evidence-based guidance from credible health authorities and data. Putting fringe ideology ahead of public health through his appointment is an irresponsible path forward.