- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to require all new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled trials, a shift critics say could delay approvals, reduce access, and undermine trust. While HHS claims the move boosts transparency and safety, experts argue it’s unnecessary for well-established vaccines and could be unethical. The lack of clarity about which vaccines are affected, along with Kennedy’s history of vaccine skepticism, has raised alarm among public health leaders, especially amid a measles outbreak and declining vaccine confidence. Some warn the change could politicize oversight and jeopardize coronavirus vaccine availability. (Article here)
May 2, 2025
Public Health/Prevention | Tea Leaves