
Michael Osterholm: Be Afraid – Very Afraid – of RFK Jr. & The Next Pandemic
Impolitic with John Heilemann
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Vaccines, Misinformation, and Public Health Discourse
This chapter examines the controversies surrounding RFK Jr.'s Senate appointment and his views on vaccines, stressing the importance of scientifically accurate public health discussions. The speakers critique misinformation about vaccine studies and highlight the multitude of randomized controlled trials supporting vaccine safety and effectiveness. The chapter further explores the impact of COVID-19 on public perception of vaccines and the political implications of evolving health communications.
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