As Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken steps that have raised concerns about vaccine safety and the government’s response to public health crises. Kennedy’s stance on vaccination is at odds with scientific consensus, as he advocates for parents’ choice over population immunity. This aligns with recent events: a Texas-originated measles outbreak has sickened hundreds and resulted in US deaths, coinciding with cutbacks in HHS funding, CDC removal of immunization messages, and warnings to NIH researchers avoiding “mRNA” references, which is behind COVID-19 vaccines. Kennedy’s influence on healthcare is already significant two months into his tenure, prompting questions about the nation’s public health priorities.
Source: https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2025/7273787/robert-f-kennedy-jr