CDC, Rfk Jr. and vaccine safety
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) has completely replaced all members of a vaccine advisory board with big-name skeptics.
They include a scientist who researched mRNA vaccine technology and transformed into a conservative darling for his criticisms of COVID-19 vaccines, and a leading critic of pandemic-era lockdowns.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s surprise ouster of a national vaccine advisory board, claiming it was "plagued with persistent conflicts of interest," puts new scrutiny on the group that recommends which shots should be administered to the American public.