Senate Hearing for RFK Jr. Amid Strong Public Support for Vaccine Access
A survey revealed that 74% of U.S. voters support wide availability of FDA-approved vaccines1.
The survey results were released 45 minutes before Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate hearing1.
RFK Jr. is President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, a $1.8 trillion agency2.
Kennedy, an environmental lawyer, faced criticism from Democrats regarding his stance on vaccines during the nomination hearing2.
The Department of Health and Human Services oversees a budget of $1.8 trillion2.
The hearing and survey results highlight the ongoing debate surrounding vaccine policies and public health leadership in the United States.
Sources:
1. https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/rfk-jr-faces-senate-survey-shows-widespread-support-access-vaccines
2. https://www.science.org/content/article/robert-f-kennedy-jr-faces-democratic-fire-vaccine-record-nomination-hearing