Pod Save America Are RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine?
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Jun 29, 2025 
Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist and data scientist, discusses the concerning changes in vaccine policy under RFK Jr., particularly the impact of appointing less qualified individuals to the CDC's Advisory Committee. She unpacks the implications of the MAHA movement, revealing its alignment with anti-vaccine rhetoric and how it distracts from pressing public health issues. Katelyn also addresses nutrition misconceptions surrounding seed oils and fluoride, stressing the need for evidence-based discussions in health policy to protect everyday Americans.
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RFK Jr. Gutting Vaccine Committee
- RFK Jr. gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing experts with anti-vaxxers and non-experts.
- This unprecedented ideological shift threatens the integrity of vaccine policy for 330 million Americans.
Committee Conflicts of Interest Explained
- Vaccine advisory committees undergo conflict of interest vetting to avoid pharma influence.
- The new appointees have undisclosed conflicts like supplement sales and anti-vaccine advocacy, showing hypocrisy.
Vaccine Policy Undermined by Misinformation
- The recent ACIP meeting was characterized by vaccine misinformation and lack of expertise.
- Policy decisions were made by starting with conclusions, then forcing evidence to fit them.
