Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his capacity as HHS Secretary, is facing scrutiny as his anti-vax stance is linked to disease outbreaks in vulnerable communities like the Amish.

The entities involved

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. →

  American politician, environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist (born 1954)

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Clinton Township to announce funding as part of Donald Trump's Great American Recovery Initiative.Mon 08:37
  • An outbreak in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has drawn comments from officials regarding vaccine policy, involving figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and those connected to Donald Trump.Mon 06:20
• Department of Health & Human Services →

  government department in the state of Victoria, Australia

  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
  • The FDA reviewed risks and loosened the label on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) following an attempt by the Trump administration to reverse its decline.Mon 12:10
• Amish →

  unincorporated community in Johnson County, Iowa

  • Amish recipes in Southern California are noted to draw from German-speaking roots.Sat 01:03
  • The Amish lifestyle is being presented as a viable alternative to modern urban agglomerations, alongside fundraising efforts to combat financial corruption.Wed 12:42

Related events

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. served as health secretary for HHS and was involved in FDA leadership decisions.Jun 12
• RFK Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary is creating pressure as Medicare price setting and Part D redesign impact the sales and operations of major pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Amgen, J&J, Merck, and Eli Lilly.Jun 8
• HHS policy statement includes comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Jul 29
• HHS is establishing healthcare centers across the US, funded through HRSA, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. commenting on the policy.Aug 14
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been appointed the country's top health official, overseeing the approval of updated flu and COVID-19 shots, and installing like-minded allies on the relevant panels.Sep 10