RFK Jr.'s Potential Role in Trump's Health Policy Sparks Debate
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President-elect Trump has indicated that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may play a significant role in shaping health policy, raising concerns among public health experts about potential impacts on vaccine policy and agency operations. Kennedy, known for his skepticism of vaccines and pharmaceutical companies, could influence key agencies like the FDA and CDC, potentially directing funding towards anti-vaccine research and appointing vaccine skeptics to advisory panels. While institutional safeguards exist, experts worry about the broader implications for public health and science.
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