Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy's views on vaccines. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the only "no" vote among Republicans.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a vaccine critic who has pledged to tackle chronic disease, was named U.S. Health Secretary on Thursday after overcoming resistance from the medical establishment and members of Congress with promises to limit his role in vaccination policy.

The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where his father and uncles once served as Democrats.

The US Senate on Thursday confirmed the long-time anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The vote was largely along party lines, with a tally of 52 to 48.

The first meeting of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary has been

Claim: A claim has circulated suggesting that a boy in Texas died from measles because of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and Republicans’ anti-vaccine

"Nothing is going to be off limits," ​Kennedy said after explicitely promising he wouldn't change the nation's current vaccination schedule.

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance sparks debate as he becomes new Secretary of Health. Regina Benjamin shares her thoughts on the impact on healthcare.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reckless anti-vaccine statements conflict with mountains of good science. His scaremongering over autism and vaccines is detestable.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been Health and Human Services secretary for just over a week, but he’s already pressing what looks like an anti-vaccine agenda. Mr. Kennedy never did

The cancellation plays into fears among scientists who worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use his position as health secretary to sow doubts about vaccines.

Critics say RFK Jr.'s briefing on a Texas measles outbreak sent the wrong message - as well as incorrect information on the number of deaths.