Ever wondered what it takes to be president? Apparently, it involves having excellent health, according to Vice President Kamala Harris’ doctor. Dr. Joshua Simmons, a colonel in the US Army, wrote a two-page letter saying that the 59-year-old Harris has the physical and mental toughness needed for the job. He also mentioned that her most recent physical exam last April was just fine.

Simmons has been Harris’ primary doctor for the past 3.5 years. In that time, he’s noticed that she has some allergies and gets hives. She’s been getting allergy shots for the past three years to keep that under control. Her blood tests and other health checks came back normal, too.

Harris wears contact lenses because she’s a bit nearsighted. Her family has a history of colon cancer on her mother’s side, so she gets regular check-ups to stay on top of things. She’s had a colonoscopy and annual mammograms, following the preventive care recommendations.

Her campaign team is using this news to highlight the differences between Harris and former President Donald Trump. Trump, who is 78, hasn’t shared much about his health, even after a scary incident where a bullet grazed his ear in an assassination attempt last July.

Trump has always been curious about the health of his opponents, but now that he’s the one in the spotlight, people are asking more questions. Last November, he released a letter from his doctor saying he’s in excellent health, but the details were pretty vague.

So, in simple terms, Harris is in great shape to run the country, and her team wants people to know that.

Kamala Harris’ Health Report: A Casual Look

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