RFK Jr. poses an unacceptable risk to public health and safety if appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. His long history of anti-vaccine activism and conspiracy theories about vaccines, autism, and infectious diseases flies in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence. Denying proven preventative measures like vaccines could lead to catastrophic outbreaks and loss of life. His proposal to divert NIH resources away from studying infectious diseases is also deeply alarming given the potential for future pandemics. Additionally, his comments dismissing the importance of mental health treatment are disturbing and callous. RFK Jr.'s fringe views on healthcare issues are irresponsible and put ideology ahead of protecting the wellbeing of all Americans. For the sake of safeguarding public health, his nomination must be rejected. Choosing scientific facts over dangerous pseudoscience is crucial when leading an agency tasked with disease prevention and promoting health nationwide.