RFK Jr. Advisor Urges FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval
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An ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Aaron Siri, petitioned the FDA in 2022 to revoke the polio vaccine's approval, citing insufficient safety studies. Siri, a lawyer with a history of challenging vaccine approvals, filed the petition on behalf of the Informed Consent Action Network. The FDA has yet to decide on the request, which has drawn criticism from figures like Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who warns against undermining vaccine safety. The polio vaccine has been deemed safe and effective since its introduction in 1955.
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