Policy and Philosophical Shift
Trump's nomination of , an anti-vaccine activist, for and Human Services threatens to pivot U.S. public health policy towards radical changes, potentially undermining decades of science-based health achievements.
Critics fear Kennedy's influence could lead to the dismantling of childhood vaccine mandates, approval of unproven therapies, and the promotion of debunked health ideas, challenging the integrity of the FDA and other health agencies.
Reactions and Implications
The announcement has caused vaccine makers' stocks to dip, reflecting market concerns over the potential impact of Kennedy's appointment on public health and pharmaceutical industries.
Health professionals express profound worry over the triumph of the "medical freedom" movement, fearing a disregard for expert knowledge and a return to non-evidence-based health practices.