Senator Angela also grilled on Thursday that the history of black Americans from Robert F. Kennedy of Robert F. Kennedy, a candidate for the Ministry of Health and Welfare, has a higher immune system than whites. 。
Brooks, one of the two black women serving in the Senate, asked Kennedy about the claim in 2021.
The schedule approved by the American Society of Children, Disease Control Prevention, and other medical institutions recommends that children and teenagers need to be vaccinated and vaccinated. There are almost no schedule exceptions, such as chronic condition or having to take drugs that weaken the immune system.
In a hearing on Thursday, the book demanded that Kennedy explained the meaning of 2021 remarks.
“A series of studies indicate that most of them have a much stronger response to specific antigens,” Kennedy replied. “There is a difference in the reaction to various products by various races.”
Brooks also cut off Kennedy and asked which type of schedule should have been received for vaccination.
Kenny seemed to imply the idea that blacks needed less antigen than white people.
“Mr. Kennedy is very dangerous, with all respect, and your voice will be a voice that your parents will listen to.”
Many studies show racial prejudice in medical systems, affecting how black Americans are treated compared to white Americans. a 2016 surveyPublished by the National Biotechnology Information Center, it was found that more than 20 % of medical students in the first year believe that more than 20 % of blacks have an immune system stronger than white people.
The racial bias results in medical systems have reduced the treatment, pain management of black Americans, and even death.
“Your view is dangerous for our state and our country,” Brooks told Kennedy on Thursday.
Kennedy's views on vaccination were fired during his confirmation process. On Thursday, we marked Kennedy's second confirmation hearing.
