RFK Jr. removes all 17 members of U.S. vaccine advisory panel / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 8:21 pm permalink
In a dramatic move that has left experts scratching their heads, all 17 members of a key U.S. vaccine advisory panel were dismissed. Bold assertions from Robert Kennedy Jr. have ignited a vigorous debate over the scientific integrity and transparency of public health oversight, fueling public uncertainty in a critical time.
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