US EditionRFK Jr. Opens New Chapter in US Vaccine Policy
- In 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, initiated major reforms to U.S. vaccine policies by overhauling advisory committees and updating guidelines.
- Kennedy replaced all 17 members of the CDC vaccine advisory panel with seven new advisers, some known for criticizing vaccines and spreading misinformation.
- These changes triggered concerns from medical groups and Democratic-led states like Maine, which are discussing forming a regional vaccine advisory group.
- Kennedy expressed that both he and President Trump are determined to regain control, while medical organizations cautioned that the proposed changes could lead to increased skepticism toward vaccines.
- The evolving vaccine policy landscape suggests rising tensions with established public health institutions and potential challenges for vaccine availability and trust.
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'People who badly need': RFK Jr. doesn’t believe in vaccines but thinks drugs are the answer
A surprising change is happening in the Republican Party as more of its members, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are supporting research into psychedelic drugs, especially for treating mental health problems in military veterans. This shift is a big change from traditional conservative views, putting the GOP in favor of treatments that were once seen as part of counterculture, while Democrats are becoming more cautious about medical treatments tha…
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Montrose Daily PressFederal vaccine guidance is changing, but Colorado was prepared to push back
Immunize Colorado staff members, from left, Emily Clancy, Stephanie James, Aiyana Bolar and Leann Springer host a vaccine information booth on Aug. 17, 2024. (Courtesy of Immunize Colorado)Many Colorado lawmakers and medical experts were already concerned about how the Trump administration could shake up vaccine recommendations and access in the state. Then Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, dis…
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