Kennedy could influence vaccine policy to reduce vaccination rates and delay new vaccine development, undermining public confidence, despite not having the power to ban them.
Vaccine misinformation has spread significantly, and Kennedy's potential role could exacerbate the decline in vaccination rates, which have already been falling in recent years.
The impact of Kennedy's confirmation as secretary of health and human services could lead to widespread public health consequences, potentially reversing decades of progress in immunization.
"A lot of damage is possible," said Dr. Tom Frieden, highlighting the risks associated with Kennedy's increasing influence on public health and vaccine policy.
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