FDA, COVID and Rfk Jr.

RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans’ health. Here’s some advice from the outgoing FDA chief
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big plans for the FDA if he's confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf explains why certain changes may not be that easy — or desirable.
RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.
RFK Jr. Asked FDA to Nix COVID Vaccine During Pandemic
Vaccine skeptic and nominee to be Donald Trump’s secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., asked the Food and Drug Administration to pull authorization for all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021,
RFK Jr. Tried to Kill the Covid Vaccine When It Was Needed Most
Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services petitioned the FDA over the shot that saved thousands of lives
FDA Bans Cancer-Linked Food Dye Ahead Of RFK Jr’s Confirmation Hearing
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday it will ban Red No. 3, a common artificial food dye linked
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How RFK Jr. drove mistrust of a cancer prevention vaccine
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS has a long history of discounting and peddling misinformation about the HPV vaccine.
‘Alarming’: RFK Jr sought to stop Covid vaccinations 6 months after rollout: NYT
In May 2021, just six months after the rollout of the Covid vaccine, Robert F. Kennedy Junior tried to stop all coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S., the New York Times reports. Sen. Ed Markey joins to discuss that and more.
RFK Jr. reportedly tried to kill Covid-19 vaccines during pandemic
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly tried to get the Food and Drugs Administration to pull Covid-19 vaccines and deny all future approvals during the pandemic.
RFK Jr tried to stop COVID vaccine rollout just six months in
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly attempted to stop the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine six months after it began.
RFK Jr’s call to ban TV drug advertisements revives talks of price transparency
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, wants to ...
FDA bans Red No. 3. What has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said about food dyes?
Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027 to reformulate their products, while those who use the ...
Raw milk, touted by RFK Jr. and costing up to $21 a gallon, is under fire because of bird flu. What science says about the benefits and risks
So what’s the truth about the risks and benefits of raw milk, which can sell for up to $21 a gallon? Below, a primer. What is ...
Kennedy’s Plan for the Drug Crisis: A Network of ‘Healing Farms’
The positions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and drug companies are well known. His approach to addiction has been far ...
RFK Jr.’s Confirmation May Be Bumpy—or It May Not
The former Democrat has faced surprisingly little opposition from Republicans and advocates concerned about his beliefs.
Pressure builds on RFK Jr. as confirmation hearing remains unscheduled
Trump’s pick to lead HHS is facing 175 questions from Elizabeth Warren, skepticism from Mike Pence and delays related to his ...
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Elizabeth Warren Presses RFK Jr. On Marijuana Legalization And How He Would Handle Rescheduling As Trump’s Health Secretary
Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pressing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top health ...
Would RFK Jr. buck or bow to Big Tobacco?
The Biden administration has issued a proposed rule to cap nicotine in cigarettes. If confirmed, Kennedy and his boss should ...