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Kennedy Halts Vaccine Promotion, Sparks Health Expert Alarm

2/23/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new HHS Secretary, has ignited a firestorm by halting vaccine promotion and delaying a crucial CDC advisory meeting. His emphasis on "informed consent" has alarmed health experts, who worry it could lead to lower vaccination rates and erode public trust in vaccines, jeopardizing disease prevention efforts.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new HHS Secretary, has ignited a firestorm by halting vaccine promotion and delaying a crucial CDC advisory meeting. His emphasis on "informed consent" has alarmed health experts, who worry it could lead to lower vaccination rates and erode public trust in vaccines, jeopardizing disease prevention efforts.