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RFK Jr. Spreading 'Misinformation and Lies'? FDA's Top Vaccine Official Walks Out, Sparking Debate on Safety and Public Trust


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Published in Health and Fitness on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 16:43 GMT by Benzinga   Print publication without navigation

  • Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, has resigned, citing concerns over Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promotion of vaccine misinformation.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements on vaccines, which led to a significant reaction from Dr. Peter Marks, the top vaccine official at the FDA, who walked out of a dinner event where Kennedy was speaking. Kennedy has been accused of spreading misinformation, particularly about vaccines causing autism and containing harmful substances like mercury, claims that have been debunked by scientific consensus. His comments have sparked a debate on vaccine safety and public trust, with critics arguing that his statements undermine public health efforts. The incident has highlighted the ongoing tension between vaccine skeptics and public health officials, raising concerns about the impact of misinformation on public health policy and vaccine uptake. The article also touches on the broader implications of such misinformation, including its potential to erode trust in health authorities and affect vaccination rates.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fda-s-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust/ar-AA1BUtSX ]

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