Vaccine manufacturers should anticipate a special commission on vaccine safety as an early action item once Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes Health and Human Services secretary.
Bracing For RFK At HHS: Vaccine Safety Commission Likely First Step
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will become HHS secretary while retaining his anti-vaccine positions. His first action likely will be creating a new safety commission, which industry must hope holds off more drastic action.
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