RFK Jr. Confirms Children's Vaccination in Senate Hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to clarify his stance on vaccinations during his Senate confirmation hearings as Trump's nominee for health secretary, asserting that all his children are vaccinated and that he believes vaccines play a critical role in healthcare. Despite this, Kennedy is known for his controversial anti-vaccine rhetoric, which has drawn significant criticism from public health experts who warn that his views could undermine vaccination rates and public health. His cousin, Caroline Kennedy, has publicly denounced him as a 'dangerous' vaccine skeptic, raising concerns about the impact of his potential appointment on vaccine confidence in the U.S. Kennedy has promised to resign from his anti-vaccine nonprofit if confirmed and insists he does not aim to take vaccines away from anyone. However, experts continue to question his commitment to vaccine safety, noting his history of promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. The hearings are seen as critical, with potential implications for public health policy and vaccination rates across the country.