Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.

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The nation’s former top vaccine regulator says he feared that the information might be manipulated or even deleted.

Marks said Kennedy should be working to get more children vaccinated to stop the outbreak.“I consider these needless and senseless deaths,” Marks said.“These kids should get vaccinated.

Marks notes that government scientists spend hours adjudicating each report of serious injury or death, often by tracking down death certificates and interviewing health providers.

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Author / Journalist: The Associated Press, Matthew Perrone

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Vaccines CDC Editor's Picks RFK Jr. FDA

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Published On: 2025-04-07 @ 18:34:55 (2 weeks ago)

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