Health Secretary Kennedy faces criticism over vaccine stance

衛生部長甘迺迪因疫苗立場面臨批評

更新於: 2026年9月20日 上午04:30

Secretary of Health and Human Services in February 2025, Robert F.

Kennedy Jr.)

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Kennedy Jr. has become a polarizing figure in American public health.

已成為美國公共衛生領域一位備受爭議的人物。

His tenure has been defined by a series of controversial decisions aimed at shifting federal vaccine policy, which he describes as an effort to ensure transparency and combat chronic disease.

他的任期以一系列旨在改變聯邦疫苗政策的爭議決策為特徵,他稱這些是為了確保透明度並對抗慢性疾病所做的努力。

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One of his most significant actions was the 2025 dissolution of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

他最重大的行動之一是2025年解散了疾控中心(CDC)的免疫實踐諮詢委員會。

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By replacing its members with individuals holding anti-vaccine views, Kennedy broke from decades of established scientific precedent.

透過以持有反疫苗觀點的人士取代原有成員,甘迺迪打破了數十年來既定的科學先例。

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These actions have drawn sharp criticism from the medical community, which warns that eroding public trust in vaccines could lead to dangerous disease outbreaks, such as the 2026 measles crisis.

這些行動引發了醫療界的強烈批評,他們警告稱,削弱公眾對疫苗的信任可能會導致危險的疾病爆發,例如2026年的麻疹危機。

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Beyond his policy changes, Kennedy faces intense bipartisan scrutiny from lawmakers regarding his rhetoric, which often links childhood vaccines to chronic illnesses without robust supporting evidence.

除了政策變更外,甘迺迪在其修辭方面面臨著來自立法者的強烈兩黨審查,他經常在沒有穩固證據支持的情況下,將兒童疫苗與慢性疾病掛鉤。

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While Kennedy frames his mission as a pursuit of 'gold-standard science,' critics argue that his interference threatens the integrity of federal health agencies and undermines decades of progress in public health.

雖然甘迺迪將自己的使命描述為對「黃金標準科學」的追求,但批評人士認為,他的干預威脅了聯邦衛生機構的誠信,並破壞了數十年來公共衛生的進步。

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What specific action did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. take regarding the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)?

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He dismissed all 17 original members and replaced them with a panel including individuals known for anti-vaccine views.

How does Kennedy justify his changes to vaccine policy and federal health agency procedures?

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He frames his actions as 'radical transparency' and a pursuit of 'gold-standard science' to address chronic diseases.

What is a major concern expressed by public health officials regarding Kennedy’s rhetoric?

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They worry that his actions undermine public trust in vaccines, potentially contributing to lower uptake and disease outbreaks.

How have lawmakers responded to Kennedy’s performance in his role as Secretary of Health and Human Services?

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He has faced aggressive, bipartisan pushback regarding his vaccine claims, lack of transparency, and scientific approach.

What is one notable consequence of Kennedy’s interference in the scientific consensus at federal health agencies?

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It led to the resignation of senior officials like Dr. Peter Marks and reports of internal pressure on staff.

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