Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary, has criticized laws protecting vaccine manufacturers from lawsuits. Experts say he could strip those protections if he takes office. Vaccine lawsuit protections have been in place for decades, but became controversial during the Covid-19 pandemic. Programs compensating severe side effects from vaccines were stretched, leading to increased distrust in science. Policy decisions related to vaccines became highly politicized. Kennedy’s stance on vaccine lawsuit protections could have significant implications if he assumes the role of HHS secretary.
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At HHS, RFK Jr. could strip vaccine manufacturers of legal protection
