Washington, Feb. 13 -- The US Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr, an anti-vaccine activist as US Health and Human Services Secretary, NBC News reported.

He was confirmed as US Health and Human Services Secretary with a vote of 52-48. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell joined Democrats in voting against him.

Mitch McConnell, who is a childhood polio survivor, said Kennedy had a "record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories and eroding trust in public health institutions." In a statement, McConnell said Kennedy "failed" to prove that he was the best possible person to head America's largest health agency.

He stated, "As he takes office, I sincerely hope Mr. Kennedy will choose not to sow further doubt and d...