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FDA Official Seeks Common Ground with Kennedy on Vaccines
FDA official Dr. Peter Marks expresses hope for collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite concerns over Kennedy's stance on vaccine safety and plans for the HHS.
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Food And Drug AdministrationDepartment Of Health And Human ServicesMilken InstituteCenter For Science In The Public InterestCenter For Biologics Evaluation And Research
Peter MarksRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Donald Trump
- What is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to address chronic diseases?
- Kennedy plans to declare a national emergency to combat chronic diseases, aiming for a significant reduction in chronic disease rates within two years.
- What are the concerns of public health experts regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment?
- Public health experts are concerned about Kennedy's history of misleading statements about vaccine safety and his potential to reverse progress in vaccination rates.
- What are Dr. Peter Marks's goals and concerns regarding his position under the new administration?
- Marks hopes to keep his job under the new administration and protect his team, emphasizing the FDA staff's dedication to protecting public health.
- What are Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about vaccine safety data, and how does Dr. Marks respond?
- Kennedy claims that vaccine safety data is hidden by HHS officials, but Marks denies this, stating that there are no secret files and that he holds a security clearance.
- What is Dr. Peter Marks's approach to working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding vaccine safety?
- Dr. Peter Marks, FDA's top vaccines official, hopes to find common ground with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new HHS head, by presenting data and engaging in dialogue.