After losing her home in the Palisades Fire, Karen Martinez is rallying her Sunset Mesa neighbors to rebuild their houses as fire-proof. She believes that if every property is protected, the whole community can achieve “herd immunity” against future wildfires.

Robert F. Kennedy’s appointment to the Health and Human Services division raises critical concerns about his grasp of disease prevention and herd immunity. His perceived lack of understanding could have significant implications for public health initiatives.