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The Hill

Public health experts, scientists warn senators on confirming RFK Jr

The Hill, Jan. 13, 2025. A new coalition of more than 700 public health professionals, scientists and activists signed an open letter to oppose Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, saying his “fringe” views and inexperience would put the country at serious risk from severe infectious diseases.

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Healthcare, Public Health, and Scientific Experts Call on the Senate to Reject RFK Jr. Nomination to Lead HHS

His unfounded, fringe beliefs could significantly undermine public health practices across the country and around the world.

New York Times

Group of Experts Says RFK Jr. Would “Significantly Undermine” Public Health

New York Times, Jan. 13, 2025. A new national coalition of health professionals and scientists, mobilizing to oppose Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the United States’ next health secretary, released a public letter on Monday warning that his “unfounded, fringe beliefs could significantly undermine public health practices across the country and around the world.”

Axios

Group of public health experts warns on RFK

Axios, Jan. 13, 2025. More than 700 public health experts and doctors signed a new letter opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for secretary of Health and Human Services.