HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Requiring Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is requiring all new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled trials in a policy change described as a radical departure from past practices. This initiative aims to improve transparency and accountability in the testing and approval process of vaccines.

Key Points

  • New policy mandates placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccines
  • Criticism of CDC's surveillance system for vaccine complications
  • Call for greater transparency in vaccine testing and approval process

Pros

  • Improved safety testing for new vaccines
  • Increased transparency in vaccine testing and approval process

Cons

  • Concerns about exposing individuals to preventable illnesses through placebo trials