RFK Jr., serving as Trump’s head of the Department of Health and Human Services, initiated a decisive action on Monday to minimize Big Pharma’s dominance over vaccine policies. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which has never vouched for any vaccine in the past, including those later ascertained to be hazardous, witnessed its entire membership being dismissed by RFK Jr. His decision, as he wrote, was motivated by the desire to rejuvenate the public’s faith in vaccine-related science.
Big Pharma is regarded as the most persuasive entity in Washington, D.C., according to OpenSecrets.org. Astonishingly, over two-thirds of U.S. senators are in receipt of financial contributions from Big Pharma. Yet, a significant number of U.S. citizens remain oblivious to ACIP’s role and the fact that their recommended vaccines become obligatory for kids to attend public schools.
Even private schools adhere to the same expansive list of vaccines recommended by ACIP. Illinois at one point contemplated bringing in legislation that would necessitate homeschoolers to get these vaccines as well. Advocates of Big Pharma have adeptly maneuvered toward procuring legal requirements in every state, thereby obligating children to receive any vaccines approved by ACIP.
The sporadic records of children’s health following vaccinations have raised serious suspicions about the possible harm induced by these unnecessary shots. A sharp rise in various health conditions in children, including autism, allergies, heart disorders, and even cancer, demands an explanation. One striking difference between the older and newer generations is their exposure to vaccines, being far more extensive in the younger ones.
Despite Covid-19 being less risky for children, the Covid vaccine was aggressively endorsed by ACIP and promptly made compulsory by many educational institutions for gaining admission. Disturbingly, most newborn infants receive the Hepatitis B vaccine right after their birth in hospitals, even though it’s particularly designed to safeguard against a sexually transmitted ailment.
New Jersey, the state housing numerous pharmaceutical industry offices, necessitates three doses of Hepatitis B and several other vaccines for children just for school admissions. The fallout from RFK Jr.’s decision was straightforward and immediate, with some media channels prioritizing this event over other pieces of news.
CNN reported one of the dismissed ACIP members expressing their grave concern, stating that they had never witnessed such a detrimental event to public health within their lifetime. Asserting that this change would ‘fundamentally destabilize vaccination in America’, they contended that this change could eradicate the oppressive control of vaccines.
In the United States, the rate of vaccinations imposed on children outnumbers that of any other nation around the globe. Due to ACIP’s persistent endorsement of vaccines, American infants usually experience 30 doses of vaccines before they reach their first birthday.
All ACIP members laid off by RFK Jr. were originally appointed by Biden, known for his controversial efforts to compel all extensive employers to require Covid vaccination from their staff. However, the U.S. Supreme Court quickly intervened to counteract Biden’s vaccine mandate, citing it as unsupported by law.
Critiques of RFK Jr.’s collective dismissal are overwhelmingly dominated by those on the receiving end of Big Pharma’s benefits. Given its role as an advisory committee, ACIP should reflect diversity by comprising individuals who not only support but also express skepticism towards vaccine mandates.
RFK Jr. assured that his choices of replacement for ACIP wouldn’t have direct ties with the vaccine industry. Drawing a commitment to displaying independent judgment, refusing to accept matters as they come, and fostering a culture promoting critical inquiry and hard questions are among his preferences.
While the collective dismissal seems rather drastic, by introducing a mix of perspectives in ACIP, RFK Jr. hopes to reform the committee into an entity more receptive to alternative viewpoints, and with a stronger emphasis on public health, instead of blindly pushing for every new vaccine that enters the market.