Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Anti-Vaccine Activist, Chosen by Donald Trump as US Health Secretary
Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US health secretary has sent shockwaves through the medical community.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Anti-Vaccine Activist, Chosen by Donald Trump as US Health Secretary
The medical world especially doctors is in shock after President Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr to head the United States health department to be known as the secretary of health. Kennedy is one of the most vocal opponents of vaccinations and has stated that they do not work, and that they cause autism with research findings disproving Kennedy’s assertion.
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Since the launch of the nonprofit organization, Children’s Health Defense to spread doubts over the vaccine, Kennedy has been in the cross sight of several public health officials. His nomination may also contribute to weakening confidence in vaccines and slowing down the fight against epidemic diseases .
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Key Concerns:
– Undermining Vaccine Efforts: In one unfavorable view of his policy making, Kennedy’s stance against vaccines could reduce the practice of vaccination, which could spell contagious illnesses .
– Scientific Research: Kennedy has also highlighting the epithet, “Gold Standard Scientific Research” which may undermine sound research, and prioritize political ideology over accurate medical facts .
– Public Health Implications: These opinions of him regarding vaccines and infectious diseases can greatly impact policy making on public health .
This nomination has already generated some resistance with the stocks of vaccine makers being on the decline within the US market. Moderna Inc. fell by 5.6%, Pfizer Inc., by 2.6%, and BioNTech SE by 7%.
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As has become driven home by such appointees, medical envoys cautioned that Kennedy appointment could mean the beginning of a retreat on scientific approaches to healthcare. Fundamentally, Dorit Reiss, a vaccine law and policy expert, has pointed out that Kennedy’s confirmation may need recess appointments, therefore, meaning that he would possibly get into the body without approval by the Senate .
The medical community continues to watch and wait for Kennedy’s nomination. As the debate unfolds, one thing is clear: the future of the public health of the United States is at stake.
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