Summary
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny during a Senate Committee hearing on the proposed 2026 fiscal year budget, notably advising against taking medical advice from him when questioned about vaccinating a child against measles. His previous anti-vaccine stance was highlighted, as he avoided giving direct answers on other vaccines, prompting Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan to emphasize the CDC’s role in providing such guidance. The hearing was marked by protests, with demonstrators accusing Kennedy of harmful rhetoric.
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