Mitch McConnell had polio as a child. It could cloud RFK Jr.’s nomination.
The Republican senator’s childhood bout with the disease has informed his ardent support for vaccines amid increasing skepticism of them within his party.
The messianic arrogance of RFK Jr.
That almost messianic obsession — which arrogantly defies the weight of decades of science supporting the benefits of vaccines — should be enough to sink Kennedy’s nomination. But if they need more, senators should also be troubled by the nominee’s longstanding financial stake in suing the pharmaceutical companies that produce those vaccines.
RFK Jr. says his vaccine statements were misconstrued, vows not to block polio or measles shots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked strenuously Wednesday to clarify his views on vaccines after a top Democrat challenged him on past statements and actions that seemed to suggest he was a blanket opponent of shots.
RFK Jr. disparaged vaccines dozens of times in recent years and misled on race
Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick for health secretary, has falsely linked vaccines to autism and argued people should have separate vaccination schedules based on their race.
4 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearing
The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearing to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Mass. doctors worry about vaccine hesitancy as skeptic RFK Jr. faces Senate
As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings begin, some local physicians worry the anti-vaccine activist may promote unfounded fears about vaccine safety. And the medical industry professionals warn eroding vaccination rates could fuel disease outbreaks.
As Polio Survivors Watch Kennedy Confirmation, All Eyes Are on McConnell
There are an estimated 300,000 polio survivors in the United States. For some, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary is reviving their painful memories.
State bills to expand vaccine exemptions gain traction under Trump
Bills to limit mandatory vaccines for childhood illnesses such as measles and polio have surfaced in more than 15 states, buoyed by President Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary.
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Arizona lags in childhood vaccinations and fluoride – public health measures targeted by Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr.
RFK Jr.’s skepticism of vaccines has raised fears about his nomination by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Why Does the NYT Continue To Print Front Page Lies About RFK Jr.?
Any NYT reader looking at the buzzy front page headline below would immediately think that Robert F Kennedy Jr. is a madman. Can he really be an advocate
Republican senators normalize RFK Jr.’s nuttery
Confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the secretary of health and human services will only legitimize his crazy views.
Blame distrust of the response to COVID-19 for declining childhood vaccinations
The collapse reflects a widespread and mounting distrust of public health authorities, and the reason for that distrust is no mystery.