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RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of polio vaccine


Published on 2024-12-13 19:43:09 - MSN
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  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s personal attorney previously lobbied the Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the polio vaccine.

The article discusses how Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s lawyer and top ally, Del Bigtree, has been actively involved in anti-vaccine advocacy. Bigtree, who hosts the "The HighWire" show, has publicly called for the revocation of the polio vaccine's approval by the FDA. This request stems from his and Kennedy's broader skepticism towards vaccine safety and efficacy, often citing debunked theories and misinformation. Bigtree's actions are part of a larger campaign against vaccines, where he has also been involved in promoting conspiracy theories about the pharmaceutical industry and government health agencies. His involvement with Kennedy, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, highlights the intertwining of anti-vaccine activism with political campaigns, raising concerns about the spread of vaccine misinformation.

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