polio
Dec
7
2025
The cartoon shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a carnival barker beside an HHS-labeled slot machine titled Anti-Vax Quackery. Reels display hepatitis B, polio and measles outcomes marked with skull symbols alongside a question mark for mumps. A pregnant woman stands to the right while Kennedy gestures toward an insert baby here slot. The image responds to Kennedy's nomination and stated plans to review childhood vaccine schedules at the Department of Health and Human Services in late 2025.
Jun
10
2025
The cartoon by Dave Whamond shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary announcing a CDC name change to Center for Diseases Circulating. Staff appear alarmed at the shift. It responds to recent moves dismissing vaccine experts from ACIP and casting doubt on immunizations amid measles outbreaks.
Jan
30
2025
During his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary, RFK Jr. stated he is not anti-vaccine. The image depicts his face covered in red dots labeled lies, highlighting contradictions with his past comments on vaccines, autism, and related health issues under the Trump administration.
Dec
16
2024
Published December 16 2024 the cartoon shows Robert F Kennedy Jr in a red cap reading Make Polio Great Again. A green worm emerges from his head as a speech bubble asks what is wrong with your brain. The image responds to President elect Donald Trump naming RFK Jr as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr has long promoted vaccine skepticism including past comments on polio and other diseases. The visual highlights ongoing debates over his fitness for the post amid public health concerns.
