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RFK Jr. on Medical Advice and Vaccinations During Congressional Hearing

New York PostMay 15, 20252 min1,926 views
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RFK Jr.'s Stance on Giving Medical Advice

  • 🎯 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that Americans should not take medical advice from him, despite his role as HHS chief.
  • 💡 This statement came during a House Appropriations Committee hearing when asked about vaccinating a child for measles.
  • ⚠️ He expressed that his personal opinions on vaccines are irrelevant and he does not want to appear to be giving advice to others.

Vaccination Discussion

  • ❓ When asked directly if he would vaccinate a child for measles, RFK Jr. declined to answer directly to avoid seeming to give advice.
  • 🔬 He mentioned that the goal is to accurately lay out the pros and cons, risks and benefits of vaccines, supported by replicable studies.
  • shingles in older people, which is more dangerous.
  • ❓ Regarding polio, he again stated he did not want to give advice.
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