Scientists raise concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Health and Human Services Department. This move raises concerns among scientists about potential shifts away from science-based public health policies established since World War II. Kennedy's critics fear that his anti-vaccine stance could undermine vaccine mandates and drug safety regulations. His plans may lead to the promotion of unproven health ideas and significant changes in federal health agencies, including potential mass firings. Stocks of major vaccine manufacturers fell following the announcement. Many scientists at health agencies are considering retirement due to uncertainty about the future direction of public health policy under Kennedy's influence.