In a letter posted online by the Committee to Protect Health Care, a physician organization that advocates for health policy issues, thousands of doctors urge senators to reject the nomination of Kennedy, saying he is "unqualified to lead" and is "actively dangerous."
The letter is part of a wider campaign to rally opposition to Kennedy's nomination. In November, the American Public Health Association said that Kennedy didn't have the "training, management skills, temperament and the trust of the public" to lead the department. Former Vice President Mike Pence has also criticized his former boss' pick over concern about where he might stand on abortion-related policies.
Kennedy has a history of publicly criticizing vaccines, including spreading false and misleading claims about their safety. He has also argued that federal inaction has worsened numerous health issues, including autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, sleep disorders, infertility rates, diabetes and obesity, and often focuses on concerns about food additives and the use of pesticides.
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