What Was Promised at Confirmation?
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February 13, 2026
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5 min
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not adhered to many promises made during his confirmation hearings regarding vaccine policies. Despite assuring senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy, of his support for childhood vaccinations, his actions have led to the dismissal of existing vaccine advisory council members and altered CDC recommendations. Consequently, the CDC removed universal vaccine recommendations for healthy children, significantly affecting vaccination funding and research, while new statements on vaccine safety have caused controversy around autism links.
1. Kennedy's confirmation included promises to uphold vaccine recommendations. 2. Senators expressed concerns about his background in vaccine skepticism. 3. Significant changes were made to the vaccine advisory panel. 4. Universal recommendations for healthy children's vaccines were removed. 5. There were substantial cuts to vaccination funding after Kennedy took office. 6. Misleading statements regarding vaccine safety were added to CDC's website. 7. Controversy surrounds the connection between vaccines and autism.
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