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2 Philadelphia doctors share concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary


Published on 2025-02-13 19:03:23 - MSN
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  • Philadelphia doctors are expressing concern after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in as health secretary.

The article from MSN discusses the concerns of two Philadelphia doctors, Dr. Paul Offit and Dr. Peter Hotez, regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential confirmation as Health Secretary. Both doctors, who are experts in vaccine development and infectious diseases, express significant apprehension about Kennedy's views on vaccines and public health. Kennedy has been vocal about his skepticism towards vaccines, particularly linking them to autism, a claim that has been widely discredited by scientific research. Dr. Offit, who helped develop a rotavirus vaccine, and Dr. Hotez, who has worked on neglected tropical diseases, fear that Kennedy's appointment could undermine public health efforts, especially in the context of ongoing efforts to manage vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. They worry that his influence could lead to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases and hinder progress in public health initiatives.

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