Trump Taps RFK Jr. For Health Secretary Role, Sends 5 Vaccine Stocks Lower
Trump Taps RFK Jr. For Health Secretary Role, Sends 5 Vaccine Stocks Lower
As Benzinga reported earlier this month, Kennedy has a history of spreading falsehoods about vaccines, including that they cause autism, a theory disproven by scientific studies. His selection as the nominee for HHS secretary comes against a backdrop of falling vaccination rates, which coincide with, in one example, 13 measles outbreaks in the U.S. so far this year. President-elect Donald Trump picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism, as his nominee Thursday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
當選總統特朗普週四提名羅伯特·F·肯尼迪（Robert F. Kennedy Jr.），他因對生物-疫苗的質疑而聞名，擔任衛生與公共服務部的負責人。
This move, which comes after Kennedy ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Trump, positions the environmental activist to potentially reshape national health policies. The selection has stirred mixed reactions, particularly from public health experts, Politico reports.
這一舉動是在肯尼迪結束總統競選並支持特朗普後做出的，使得這位環保活動家有可能重塑國家衛生政策。Politico報道稱，這一選擇引發了不同的反響，特別是來自公共衛生專家的反應。
"For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health," Trump said in a tweet announcing the decision.
特朗普在宣佈這一決定的推文中表示：「長期以來，美國人一直受到工業食品綜合體和製藥公司的壓迫，這些公司在公共衛生問題上進行了欺騙、誤導和虛假信息的傳播。」
As Benzinga reported earlier this month, Kennedy has a history of spreading falsehoods about vaccines, including that they cause autism, a theory disproven by scientific studies. His selection as the nominee for HHS secretary comes against a backdrop of falling vaccination rates, which coincide with, in one example, 13 measles outbreaks in the U.S. so far this year.
正如Benzinga本月早些時候報道的那樣，肯尼迪有傳播關於生物-疫苗的不實信息的歷史，包括他聲稱生物-疫苗導致自閉症，這一理論已被科學研究推翻。他被提名爲衛生與公共服務部秘書，正值疫苗接種率下降的背景下，目前美國已有13起麻疹疫情。
What Happened: Trump's decision is part of a broader promise to "let Kennedy go wild" with health and food policies, aiming to overhaul the HHS. Kennedy has expressed sharp criticisms of several health agencies.
發生了什麼：特朗普的決定是更廣泛承諾的一部分，承諾「讓肯尼迪在健康和食品政策上盡情施展」，旨在徹底改組衛生與公共服務部。肯尼迪對多個衛生機構提出了尖銳的批評。
Kennedy had hinted at the potential role of "health czar" in Trump's administration. If he is confirmed, Kennedy's appointment could influence vaccine policy and the direction of the CDC, FDA, and NIH.
肯尼迪曾暗示他在特朗普政府中可能擔任「衛生czar」的角色。如果他獲得確認，肯尼迪的任命可能會影響生物-疫苗政策以及疾病控制與預防中心（CDC）、食品藥品監督管理局（FDA）和國家衛生研究院（NIH）的方向。
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Kennedy's prospective role has already affected vaccine manufacturer stocks. Major vaccine-related companies saw declines in stock prices on Thursday due to the uncertainty surrounding Kennedy's influence on health policy.
肯尼迪可能擔任的角色已經對生物-疫苗製造商的股票產生了影響。由於對肯尼迪在健康政策上的影響存在不確定性，週四主要生物-疫苗相關公司的股價出現了下跌。
Key companies impacted include:
受影響的主要公司包括：
- Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) down 5.62% to $39.77.
- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) down 2.62% to $26.02.
- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) down 0.89% to $151.87.
- AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN) down 0.38% to $65.04.
- Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) down 7.02% to $7.22.
- 莫德納公司（納斯達克：MRNA）下跌5.62%，至39.77美元。
- 輝瑞公司（紐交所：PFE）下跌2.62%，至26.02美元。
- 強生公司（紐交所：JNJ）下跌0.89%，至151.87美元。
- 阿斯利康公司（納斯達克：AZN）下跌0.38%，至65.04美元。
- 諾瓦瓦克斯公司（納斯達克：NVAX）下跌7.02%，至7.22美元。
Why It Matters: Kennedy's views on vaccines and health oversight agencies stand in stark contrast to established medical consensus. His appointment could alter public health directives, with some analysts predicting potential shifts in FDA regulatory independence and vaccine guidelines.
這很重要：肯尼迪對生物-疫苗和健康監督機構的看法與現有的醫療共識形成鮮明對比。他的任命可能會改變公共健康指令，一些分析師預測可能會導致FDA監管獨立性和生物-疫苗指南的潛在變化。
The impact may extend beyond policy, shaping public trust in health systems amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety.
這種影響可能超出政策範圍，在關於生物-疫苗安全性的持續討論中，塑造公衆對健康系統的信任。
Kennedy, while indicating he has no plans to "take away anybody's vaccines," continues to be a polarizing figure. Vaccine-related stocks may experience ongoing volatility as the Trump administration finalizes its health policy agenda.
肯尼迪雖然表示他沒有計劃"奪走任何人的生物-疫苗"，但他仍然是一個具有爭議的人物。與生物-疫苗相關的股票可能會在特朗普政府確定其醫療政策議程時持續波動。
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