RFK Jr set to lead US health department with focus on vaccines and food safety reforms

President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This role oversees major health agencies, including the CDC and FDA, and manages a large budget and workforce. Kennedy, known for his controversial views on vaccines, has led an anti-vaccine group and made claims linking vaccines to autism. He has stated he would not ban vaccinations but wants to review vaccine safety data and promote informed choice. Kennedy also aims to reform food and drug regulations, advocating for bans on certain food additives and the removal of fluoride from drinking water. He has expressed intentions to replace many employees at health agencies, citing concerns over corporate influence.