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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Sparks National Controversy and Division

9/14/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially pledged not to limit vaccine access but later implemented controversial regulatory changes.
His decisions have led to divisions among states, diverging from federal guidelines.
The CDC underwent major disruption, replacing all advisory panel members with vaccine skeptics.
RFK Jr. canceled $500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccines and restricted FDA approval for Covid-19 shots.
Florida intends to eliminate school vaccine mandates, while states like Massachusetts and New York are expanding vaccine access.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially pledged not to limit vaccine access but later implemented controversial regulatory changes.
His decisions have led to divisions among states, diverging from federal guidelines.
The CDC underwent major disruption, replacing all advisory panel members with vaccine skeptics.
RFK Jr. canceled $500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccines and restricted FDA approval for Covid-19 shots.
Florida intends to eliminate school vaccine mandates, while states like Massachusetts and New York are expanding vaccine access.