What Was Promised at Confirmation?

After pledging to uphold vaccine policy and funding, RFK Jr. has reshaped advisory panels, research priorities, and immunization guidance.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not upheld many promises made during his confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Kennedy assured senators he supported childhood vaccines, yet later appointed members to the vaccine advisory panel who oppose some vaccines.
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The CDC removed universal vaccine recommendations for children, now suggesting them only for high-risk groups after Kennedy's actions.
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Kennedy pledged not to undermine vaccine funding, but the CDC withdrew $11 billion in grants for vaccination programs shortly after his confirmation.
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While the CDC's website still states vaccines do not cause autism, misleading statements casting doubt on vaccine safety were added.

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