Global Politics Report Editorial

RFK Jr. Plans Major Vaccine Injury Initiative

Vaccine safety experts say more research into the side effects would be welcome yet question whether the health secretary’s effort will be grounded in science.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Policy

Published: Oct. 07, 2026 at 07:27 PM ET

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Original source: The New York Times