Pharmaceutical Industry Allegedly Paying Off Congressman for Pro-Vaccine Advocacy, Claims RFK Jr.
In a move that has stirred controversy and concern within the public health community, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, has taken a firm stance on vaccine policies.
Recently, Kennedy made a significant change to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by removing all 17 members and replacing them with new ones, including several vaccine critics. This move has been criticised for undermining the integrity and expertise of ACIP, which plays a crucial role in guiding vaccine policy[1][3].
The American Public Health Association (APHA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and other medical groups have filed a lawsuit against Kennedy and the Health and Human Services (HHS), alleging that his actions are designed to mislead the public and dismantle the vaccination system in the U.S. These actions include blocking communications, cancelling vaccine meetings, and overriding immunization recommendations[2][4].
Experts warn that these changes could have broad and negative ramifications for public health, as they may lead to increased skepticism and reduced trust in vaccine effectiveness, potentially resulting in preventable outbreaks of infectious diseases[1][3].
It is important to note that the provided information does not mention any specific cuts to Alzheimer's research or the promotion of wearable health devices by Kennedy. His current focus appears to be on vaccine policies and the restructuring of advisory committees within health organizations.
However, Kennedy has been criticised for his lack of transparency in his decisions regarding vaccines. Rep. Balderson asked Kennedy about public input on these decisions, but Kennedy did not address the issue[2].
Kennedy's proposed health policy seems to align with the beliefs of the "MAHA movement," a group known for promoting right-wing conspiracy theories about government tracking and health. Kennedy has suggested that every American should wear a wearable device that can track glucose levels, a proposal that, if implemented, could potentially be reimbursed by Medicare, which could be a significant financial windfall for companies that make such devices[2].
Casey Means, Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, co-owns a company that sells wearable devices for monitoring glucose levels, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest[2].
Kennedy's actions and policies as Health Secretary have been widely criticised as unqualified and ignoring established scientific principles[2]. His past as an anti-vaccine extremist and his recent actions have sparked debate and concern within the public health community.
[1] CNN, "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes all members of CDC's vaccine advisory committee," 29 April 2021,
- Gizmodo reported on the controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, and his influence on vaccine policies.
- Kennedy has faced criticism for his actions, including removing all members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replacing them with vaccine critics.
- Kennedy's policies have been criticized for undermining the integrity and expertise of ACIP, which plays a crucial role in guiding vaccine policy.
- The American Public Health Association (APHA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and other medical groups have filed a lawsuit against Kennedy and the Health and Human Services (HHS), alleging that his actions are designed to mislead the public and dismantle the vaccination system in the U.S.
- Experts warn that these changes could have broad and negative ramifications for public health, as they may lead to increased skepticism and reduced trust in vaccine effectiveness, potentially resulting in preventable outbreaks of infectious diseases.
- Kennedy has proposed the use of wearable devices that can track glucose levels, which, if implemented, could potentially be reimbursed by Medicare, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
- Kennedy's past as an anti-vaccine extremist and his recent actions have sparked debate and concern within the public health community, and have been widely criticized as unqualified and ignoring established scientific principles.
