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RFK Jr. To Require Placebo Testing For ‘All New Vaccines’

Last updated: May 2, 2025 6:11 pm
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, known for his anti-vaccine beliefs, has announced a new requirement for placebo testing for all new vaccines.

“All new vaccines will now undergo safety testing in placebo-controlled trials before they are licensed, marking a significant shift from previous practices,” stated an HHS spokesperson, as reported by The Washington Post on Thursday.

A placebo is an inactive substance that does not contain the vaccine. While new pathogen vaccines are often tested using placebos, it remains uncertain if existing well-researched vaccines like the MMR vaccine will also require such testing.

The HHS emphasized Kennedy’s commitment to transparency but did not provide specific details on the implementation timeline or the potential impact on different vaccines. Requests for further information from HHS representatives were not immediately answered.

Although the statement did not mention COVID vaccines, any updates to existing vaccines might fall under the category of “new vaccines,” necessitating placebo testing.

“Previous trials conducted four years ago on individuals without natural immunity are no longer deemed sufficient,” the statement highlighted. “A trial from four years ago cannot serve as a basis for introducing new vaccines each year without recent clinical data, unlike the established flu shot with over 80 years of testing.”

Concerns have been raised that these changes could delay vaccine availability, reduce accessibility, and potentially result in individuals receiving placebos instead of life-saving vaccines.

“We are witnessing a gradual erosion of the vaccine framework in the country,” remarked Paul Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in an interview with The Washington Post. “The objective seems to be limiting the availability and affordability of vaccines.”

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Peter Lurie, a former FDA official, expressed concerns to the BBC, stating that the proposed change could pose ethical dilemmas and potentially hinder Americans’ access to life-saving vaccines.

Kennedy, a vocal critic of vaccines, has spread misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine, despite the rising number of measles cases in the U.S., leading to tragic fatalities, including children in Texas.

Following public backlash, Kennedy revised his stance after attending the funeral of a young girl who died from measles and emphasized the importance of the MMR vaccine in preventing the spread of the disease.

Recent data shows that 96% of individuals affected by measles were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status, underscoring the significance of vaccination in disease prevention.

During an appearance on “Dr. Phil Primetime,” Kennedy advised parents to conduct their own research on vaccines, highlighting the importance of informed decision-making in parenting.

While advocating for parental research, Kennedy did not specify particular sources for information on vaccines.

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