White House Releases Medical Report on Vice President Harris

Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, appears during a Univision town hall at Cox Pavilion at UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 10, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris’s personal physician released her medical report on Saturday.

Citing Harris’ latest medical exam in April this year, Dr. Joshua Simmons, wrote in his letter released Oct. 12 that the 59-year-old Democrat is overall in good health. Simmons noted in his letter, however, with permission from Harris, that she has seasonal allergies and urticaria, a skin condition commonly known as hives which shows up as raised, itchy red bumps on the skin.

According to Simmons, Harris has been managing her allergies with over-the-counter allergy medication and for the past three years has been on allergy immune therapy. The symptoms have since reduced “dramatically” to the point that she no longer needs regular medication, Simmons noted.

The vice president has a family history of colon cancer on her mother’s side, according to the letter.

“She has no personal history of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, neurological disorders, cancer, or osteoporosis,” Simmons wrote.

According to Simmons, Harris has only had surgery once, at age three.

“She is taking vitamin D3 supplementation for skeletal health,” Simmons wrote.

Trump Health

Dr. Ronny Jackson, former physician to President Donald Trump, in July released a memorandum on Trump’s health after an assassination attempt on his life.

The letter noted that the bullet came “less than a quarter of an inch from entering his head, and struck the top of his ear.”

Jackson noted that the bullet produced a “2 cm wide wound that extended down to the cartilaginous surface of the ear.”

Trump has noted since that the wound has healed well.

Meanwhile, in November 2023, the Trump campaign released a letter from Dr. Bruce Aronwald, the former president’s personal physician since 2021, who attested to “exceptional” and “excellent” physical and cognitive condition based on the results of “several comprehensive examinations.”

“I am pleased to report that President Trump’s overall health is excellent. His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional,” said Aronwald.

The doctor reported that Trump’s cardiovascular tests were all normal, cancer screening tests returned all negative, and that he has reduced his weight through “improved diet” and daily physical activity including as he campaigns.

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, arrives to speak at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit on Oct. 10, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

“It is my opinion that President Trump is currently in excellent health, and with his continued interest in preventative health monitoring and maintenance, he will continue to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle for years to come,” Aronwald said.

With 81-year-old Biden dropping out of the race, 78-year-old Trump became the oldest presidential nominee in U.S. history, and he would be the oldest president inaugurated if he wins a second term. He would be 82 when he leaves office.