Allies of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have launched a coordinated state-level campaign to repeal long-standing laws requiring children to be vaccinated against diseases such as measles and polio before attending school or day care. A newly formed Medical Freedom Act Coalition, which includes Children’s Health Defense and other groups aligned with Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, is backing bills in at least nine states to eliminate or significantly weaken school-entry vaccine requirements. While some proposals have stalled, measures are advancing in states including New Hampshire, Georgia, Iowa, and Idaho, with additional efforts expected. Supporters say the goal is to end what they describe as coercive medical mandates and restore parental choice. Kennedy has said he is not directly involved in the repeal efforts but supports “freedom of choice” in vaccination decisions.

