RFK Jr. driving a major vaccine safety inquiry
scienceMay 11, 202615121
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is directing a multi‑million‑dollar federal inquiry into vaccine safety inside his department while publicly toning down his criticism at the White House's request. The review explicitly seeks "sufficient science" that Kennedy hopes could support lawsuits and changes to federal vaccination policy. Public health officials warn the probe may be used to weaken vaccination programs and undermine public confidence, so its findings could reshape federal policy and litigation over vaccines.