How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Vaccine Agenda Risks a Resurgence of Deadly Childhood Plagues
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccine safety and potential policy changes are raising concerns about a resurgence of preventable childhood diseases in the U.S. His skepticism and proposed changes could impact vaccine manufacturers and supply. The article highlights the case of a New York City doctor treating infants with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), a disease virtually eradicated by vaccines but now re-emerging in unvaccinated children. This resurgence is attributed to declining trust in vaccines and access to them. The article also notes that as the U.S. reduces international aid, diseases like diphtheria, rubella, and polio continue to spread globally, posing a potential threat to the U.S. due to ease of international travel.
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