Trump's Health Secretary Pick Robert F Kennedy Jr Sparks Controversy with Covid Vaccine Recall Call
2025-01-18
MSN
In a move that drew widespread criticism from public health experts, Robert F Kennedy Jr, selected by Trump to lead key health agencies, called for the recall of Covid-19 vaccines just six months after their rollout. Citing concerns over the risks outweighing the benefits, Kennedy's request to the FDA in May 2021 sparked debate about vaccine safety and efficacy. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, the recall request raised eyebrows among health professionals, who emphasize the importance of vaccination in preventing coronavirus transmission and promoting herd immunity through vaccine distribution and vaccine development.
