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FDA Chief Resigns Amid Vaccine Approval Controversy
8/4/2025
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Story summary
- Dr. Vinay Prasad stepped down as head of the FDA's CBER after just three months, overwhelmed by pressure from Big Pharma and right-wing activists. His careful stance on vaccine approvals for children sparked fierce backlash, while past comments and political perceptions intensified the controversy, highlighting troubling external influences on vital public health choices.
