Summary
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has support for increasing food safety regulations, but there is a big political divide over childhood vaccines. Polls show many Americans agree with Kennedy’s ideas on food, but his stance on vaccines is causing disagreements and some confusion in federal agencies.
Key Facts
- 87% of respondents in a survey believe the government should do more to ensure food safety.
- 90% of people think it should be easier to understand food safety guidelines.
- 72% of independent voters and 82% of Republicans think American kids take too many prescription medications.
- 54% of Democrats agree that children take too many prescription medications.
- 93% of Democratic-leaning voters see childhood vaccinations as very important, compared to 52% of Republican-leaning voters.
- More Americans disapprove than approve of Kennedy's work as health secretary, with 43% disapproving and 36% approving.
- Kennedy is viewed more positively than some other officials, including the former President, according to polls.
- About half of Republicans and Democrats have a favorable opinion of the Department of Health and Human Services.
