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Kennedy aide and vaccine critic questions recent expert recommendations

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held his confirmation hearing as HHS secretary on January 29, 2025, amid vaccine policy debates in Washington, D.C.
Kennedy's appointment follows his history of criticizing vaccine advisory panels and mandates while pledging support for childhood vaccines.
Dr. William Reyn Archer III, a Kennedy aide, questioned recent ACIP recommendations to expand RSV vaccine eligibility for high-risk adults aged 50-59 and sought more trial data.
GSK presented data showing a decrease in single-dose vaccine efficacy over time, but stated it is "not enough to justify vaccination yet," while Archer highlighted possible reduced efficacy after a second dose.
Kennedy announced a new commission to investigate formerly taboo vaccine issues and pledged placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccines, signaling potential shifts in federal immunization policies.

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