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Kennedy sidesteps vaccine questions: ‘I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me’ (www.nbcnews.com)
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to clearly endorse vaccines during a House hearing amid a deadly U.S. measles outbreak.

Asked if he'd vaccinate his children today, Kennedy said, “My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant,” despite past regrets over vaccinating his own kids.

He promoted unproven measles remedies like budesonide and cod liver oil. Lawmakers and health experts criticized his refusal to advocate for vaccines, calling it irresponsible given his role.

The U.S. has seen over 1,000 measles cases in 2025, with three confirmed deaths.

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RFK Jr. clashes with lawmakers over vaccines and HHS mass layoffs (www.nbcnews.com)
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Kennedy largely maintained his stance Wednesday, telling Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., during the House Appropriations Committee hearing, that he would “probably” vaccinate his children against the measles today, but added, “My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant.”

“I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me,” Kennedy said.

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