Kennedy prioritizes food safety over vaccines in office

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been in his role as health and human services secretary for a month, focusing on vaccines and food additives. He has canceled meetings on vaccines and plans to investigate discredited links between vaccines and autism, raising concerns among health experts. Kennedy has downplayed the importance of vaccines during a measles outbreak, promoting unproven treatments instead. He has also directed the FDA to revise rules on food additives, aiming to increase transparency and safety in the food supply. His actions reflect a shift in priorities, with a focus on food safety while raising alarms about vaccine misinformation. Experts worry that these changes could hinder vaccination efforts and public health initiatives.