RFK Jr. Challenged in Senate Over Child Flu Deaths and Vaccine Policy
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Updated · thenerdstash.com · Apr 23
RFK Jr. Challenged in Senate Over Child Flu Deaths and Vaccine Policy
2 articles · Updated · thenerdstash.com · Apr 23
Senator Michael Bennet confronted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over child flu deaths during a Senate hearing.
Bennet cited CDC data showing 89% of children who died from flu in 2024–25 were unvaccinated, pressing Kennedy on his agency’s response.
Kennedy’s handling of vaccine promotion and his agency’s policy shifts have drawn criticism, raising concerns about public health leadership and vaccine uptake.
Amid record child flu deaths, why were vaccine promotion campaigns discontinued?
With 80% of top CDC director roles vacant, who is leading U.S. public health?
Following its expert panel's dismissal, how is U.S. vaccination policy now being decided?
As measles cases surge, what is the plan to restore national herd immunity?
Beyond vaccines, how effective are HHS's new 'Food is Medicine' and anti-fraud efforts?
How does 'shared decision-making' for vaccines differ from universal recommendations?