Reject Kennedy's dangerous anti-vaccine HHS nomination to protect public health

The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services is deeply concerning for public health. His long history of anti-vaccine activism and spreading misinformation about infectious diseases poses a grave risk to our nation's efforts to combat preventable illnesses and protect vulnerable populations. While Kennedy now claims he will not undermine vaccine programs, his previous statements sowing doubt about vaccine safety and effectiveness cannot be ignored. Furthermore, Kennedy's qualifications for leading the nation's top public health agency are questionable at best. His primary focus has been on issues like diet and lifestyle, which are important but cannot overshadow the core mission of preventing and responding to disease outbreaks. The HHS Secretary must be a steadfast defender of science-based policies and a champion for proven public health measures like vaccination. For the sake of safeguarding public health and upholding scientific integrity within the department, I urge you not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination. We cannot afford to have someone with such a concerning track record on vaccines and medical misinformation at the helm of this critical agency. Please stand firm in protecting public health by rejecting this dangerously unqualified nominee.