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Health Secretary RFK Jr. grilled on vaccines and more during Senate hearing

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By Selena Simmons-Duffin,

A Martínez

Published September 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM EDT

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned by senators from both parties on Thursday about vaccine access and more. NPR analyzes the health secretary's nearly three-hour appearance.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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