Robert Francis Kennedy Jr.
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental attorney, author, and activist known for his controversial views on vaccines and public health. He has garnered attention for his criticism of vaccination policies, claiming a link between vaccines and autism, which has been widely discredited by scientific research. In February 2025, he was confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services by the U.S. Senate, where he shifted his stance to support vaccination schedules for children, emphasizing the importance of scientific research in addressing public health issues. His appointment sparked discussions about his previous anti-vaccine assertions and their implications for public health policy.
Born on Jan 17, 1954 (71 years old)
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Italy:
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr is mentioned as the Secretary of Health who removed and replaced members of the ACIP.
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Estonia:
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. is a well-known vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist who often questions publicly available information.
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Ecuador:
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. was present during the meeting between Daniel Noboa and Donald Trump.
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Ecuador:
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. is the Secretary of Health under Trump and a family friend of the Noboa family.
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Kazakhstan:
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the US Senate as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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