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Trump Administration Suppressed Vaccine Report Amid Health Controversy

4/23/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suppressed a peer-reviewed report that found the COVID-19 vaccine reduces hospital visits.
The action is linked to the Secretary for Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for his anti-vaccine stance.
The report was delayed by Jay Bhattacharya of the National Institutes of Health, despite expert claims that concerns about its methodology were unfounded.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suppressed a peer-reviewed report that found the COVID-19 vaccine reduces hospital visits.
The action is linked to the Secretary for Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for his anti-vaccine stance.
The report was delayed by Jay Bhattacharya of the National Institutes of Health, despite expert claims that concerns about its methodology were unfounded.