On October 12, U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris released a comprehensive medical report detailing her health status, according to various U.S. media reports.
In this report, Harris’s physician, Dr. Simmons, noted that she “remains very healthy.” He emphasized that should she win the presidency in November, she possesses the physical condition and mental resilience necessary to effectively carry out the duties of president, including those of a chief executive, head of state, and commander-in-chief.
Dr. Simmons described Harris as “a healthy 59-year-old woman” with a history of seasonal allergies and hives. He mentioned that her allergy symptoms have been well managed through both over-the-counter and prescription medications. For the past three years, Harris has been undergoing allergen immunotherapy, which has significantly improved her allergy symptoms and hives.
Additionally, Dr. Simmons pointed out that Harris has mild myopia and wears contact lenses. He also provided an overview of her recent medical examination from April 2024, describing the results as “normal.” He reported that her routine blood tests showed no abnormalities, although her vitamin D levels were found to be in the insufficient range.
It was also noted that Harris has a family history of colon cancer, but Dr. Simmons did not elaborate on any other personal medical history.