
A Conversation with the Former FDA Director
America Dissected
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ACIP Postponement and Public Health Risks
This chapter examines the implications of the delayed ACIP meeting amid new leadership, raising concerns over potential biases in vaccine policy. The discussion emphasizes the risks of misinformation and economic pressures on public health decisions, particularly regarding bird flu management. It highlights fears that prioritizing short-term solutions over long-term containment could lead to increased resistance in pathogens, thus endangering both livestock and human health.
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