The article criticizes Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for promoting an anti-science mindset that undermines public health initiatives, particularly vaccination efforts. The initial rejection by the FDA of Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine is portrayed as an example of political ideology influencing health policy rather than scientific rigor. This is linked to rising measles outbreaks in Florida and South Carolina, where low vaccination rates are endangering lives, including children’s. The piece emphasizes the safety and efficacy of vaccines, contrasting this with Kennedy’s skepticism and its dangerous implications. It urges Congress to intervene and remove individuals like Kennedy from positions of influence to prevent further harm to public health and protect children from preventable deaths.

