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Under RFK Jr.’s leadership, the FDA removed a public warning about unproven autism therapies, including chelation therapy, calling it a routine site cleanup; critics say Kennedy is pushing access to alternative treatments and reshaping vaccine/autism messaging, raising safety concerns.
At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and other pharma leaders publicly rebuked RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign, calling it politically driven and scientifically unfounded as Kennedy overhauls the childhood vaccine schedule. Executives warned the rhetoric could spill into other vaccines, raise litigation risks, and fuel misinformation, while emphasizing the need for evidence-based policy and maintaining vaccine confidence during a challenging flu season and in the run-up to elections.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveiled 2026 dietary guidelines that flip the traditional MyPlate into an upside-down pyramid, highlighting high-quality fats (including beef tallow) and higher protein intake. Prominent longevity advocates applauded the shift toward whole foods, while some experts and commentators questioned the emphasis on red meat and questioned environmental and ethical implications. The recommendations call for increasing protein from 0.8 g/kg to 1.2–1.6 g/kg, with critics noting potential effects on animal welfare and climate, and supporters framing the change as a move away from ultraprocessed foods toward nutrient-dense options.
Health secretary RFK Jr. appointed two obstetricians who have publicly questioned vaccines and antidepressants during pregnancy to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), expanding the panel after a broad reshuffle; critics warn the move could undermine vaccine safety guidance.
President Kennedy Jr. expanded the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by naming two obstetricians, Kimberly Biss and Adam Urato, who have publicly criticized vaccines during pregnancy. The move signals a broad reshaping of the panel that guides immunization policy and insurer coverage, drawing praise from vaccine skeptics and concern from public-health groups and medical societies that warn it could undermine consensus on vaccine safety and effectiveness. Biss has said she was not anti-vaccine but became so, and Urato has questioned vaccination during pregnancy; both have suggested strong skepticism toward the vaccine industry. The new members are expected to participate in ACIP’s Feb. 25-26 meeting, with officials framing the appointments as adding clinical experience and a commitment to evidence-based medicine.”,
The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper lampoons Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly released dietary guidelines by highlighting his inverted food pyramid and joking about the graphic, while also poking fun at Trump-era aides like Mehmet Oz and Ben Carson in a satirical White House briefing segment.
RFK Jr. expanded the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to include more vaccine critics, including one who describes herself as an anti-vaxxer, while two OB/GYNs criticized vaccination during pregnancy and condemned aspects of the vaccine industry, signaling renewed dissent around federal vaccine guidance.
The FDA quietly retired a 2019 warning page that cautioned parents about unproven autism therapies—such as chelation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and detox baths—pushed by anti‑vaccine activists and RFK Jr.'s wellness allies, saying the page was removed in a routine cleanup; critics say the move reduces scrutiny of dangerous treatments promoted by Kennedy‑aligned figures.
A personal account highlights the severe consequences of meningococcal disease and criticizes recent changes to CDC vaccine guidelines by RFK Jr. and the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in preventing such life-altering illnesses.
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is influencing Trump's health policies by helping to reduce the recommended childhood vaccines from 14 to 11, a move that has faced criticism from health experts and could impact vaccine access and public trust, especially if it leads to decreased vaccination rates and increased preventable diseases.
The article criticizes RFK Jr.'s plan to conduct a controversial and potentially unethical study in Guinea-Bissau, where children will be deliberately delayed in receiving hepatitis B vaccines to test alleged long-term neurological harms, echoing historical abuses like the Tuskegee experiment.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has significantly reshaped the US public health and vaccine infrastructure within his first year in office, amidst challenges like measles outbreaks and scrutiny over his vaccine messaging.
Major food companies are lobbying against state regulations on ultraprocessed foods, claiming they will increase grocery prices, while supporting a federal standard to preempt state laws, amid ongoing debates over food safety, health concerns, and affordability.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces legal and procedural hurdles in his efforts to overhaul the US pediatric immunization schedule, as any unilateral policy change must follow the Administrative Procedure Act, involve proper deliberative processes, and could be challenged in court, especially given his recent actions and the established role of the CDC's advisory committee.
RFK Jr. attempted to promote a reduced childhood vaccine schedule based on Denmark's model but canceled a planned press conference due to legal and political concerns, highlighting ongoing debates over vaccine policies in the U.S.