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Implications of Vaccine Policy Under New Leadership
This chapter explores the potential impacts of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on vaccination policies and public health. It discusses the challenges he may face in shifting funding mechanisms and managing relationships with the pharmaceutical industry, alongside the implications of changes in vaccination recommendations. The chapter underscores the tension between political appointees and career civil servants, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public trust in vaccines amidst political and social dynamics.