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It Could Happen Here

RFK Jr. Breaks the Medical System

Apr 2, 2025
Mia and Gare delve into the troubling budget cuts impacting HIV prevention and child vaccinations. They expose RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda and its dangers for public health. The discussion highlights the ethical dilemmas in medical research and the hypocrisy surrounding controversial treatments. They emphasize the long-term repercussions of funding reductions, especially for marginalized communities, and draw parallels to historical public health challenges. This critical examination of politics and health underscores the vital importance of informed decision-making in healthcare.
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  • RFK Jr.'s administration has led to significant cuts in funding for health research, endangering public health initiatives and increasing vulnerability to infectious diseases.
  • The rise of anti-vaccine sentiments, coupled with misinformation, poses a serious threat to vaccine research integrity and undermines established medical standards.

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