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FDA Vaccine Chief Denies Anti-Vaccine Claims, Stresses Integrity

4/4/2025

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Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's vaccine chief, firmly rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s team's demands for nonexistent data backing anti-vaccine claims, emphasizing his dedication to scientific integrity. He expressed concern over possible staff layoffs and the relaxation of regulations on unproven treatments, underscoring the critical importance of evidence-based decision-making in safeguarding public health.

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Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's vaccine chief, firmly rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s team's demands for nonexistent data backing anti-vaccine claims, emphasizing his dedication to scientific integrity. He expressed concern over possible staff layoffs and the relaxation of regulations on unproven treatments, underscoring the critical importance of evidence-based decision-making in safeguarding public health.