A political cartoon published December 7, 2025, depicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. standing beside a large slot machine labeled Anti-Vax Quackery and HHS at the base. Kennedy, shown in a red-white-and-blue striped suit with an RFK Jr. hat, points toward the machine while holding a conductor's baton. The machine reels show hepatitis B and polio marked with skull and crossbones, measles similarly flagged, and mumps represented by a question mark.

The cartoon places a pregnant woman to the right of the machine with a concerned expression. A red arrow directs attention to a slot labeled Insert Baby Here. Large text above the scene reads Next! and Play Now! appears near the base. The composition frames Kennedy as the operator of the device.

Kennedy was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for secretary of health and human services. His public statements have questioned the safety and schedule of routine childhood vaccines including those for hepatitis B, measles and polio. Health officials have noted that these vaccines have long records of reducing infant and child mortality from those diseases.

The cartoon uses the gambling metaphor to illustrate concerns over potential policy shifts at HHS. Critics argue that altering vaccine recommendations could increase disease incidence. Supporters of Kennedy say he seeks greater scrutiny of pharmaceutical influence and informed consent. The image captures the debate over vaccine policy that intensified after the 2024 election.