RFK Jr. won't back CDC director on vaccines as agency scraps positive data
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, refused to promise he would support vaccine advice from the next CDC director, Erica Schwartz, who is respected for backing vaccines. Kennedy’s team reportedly discarded scientific data showing COVID-19 vaccines reduce hospital visits, raising concerns about interference in vaccine policy.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Health Secretary with an anti-vaccine stance and no medical background.
- Kennedy refused to commit to following vaccine guidance from the next CDC director, Erica Schwartz.
- Erica Schwartz is nominated by President Donald Trump and is respected for supporting vaccines.
- The previous CDC director, Susan Monarez, was removed after opposing Kennedy’s anti-vaccine advisors.
- The CDC dropped a scientific study showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut emergency visits by 50% and hospitalizations by 55%.
- Acting CDC director Jay Bhattacharya blocked the study’s publication over concerns about study methods.
- Critics argue the study used standard methods, and other similar studies have been published.
- There are fears Kennedy may continue to interfere with vaccine policies despite scientific evidence.
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