The Danger of An RFK Jr Leading The FDA

Richard A Meyer
4 min readNov 8, 2024

Given his views on vaccines, pharma companies, and medical science, if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assumed control of the FDA, it could have profound implications for public health. Kennedy is known for his skepticism towards certain aspects of mainstream medicine, particularly vaccines, and his leadership of an agency tasked with safeguarding public health would likely raise serious concerns among health professionals, scientists, and the general public alike. Here’s an overview of the potential dangers.

1. Undermining Vaccine Trust and Public Health Programs

Kennedy has long been an outspoken critic of vaccines, a stance that directly conflicts with the FDA’s responsibility to ensure vaccine safety and efficacy. If he were to lead the FDA, there is a risk he could push policies that reduce vaccine availability, tighten approval standards unnecessarily, or hinder vaccination campaigns. This could undermine public trust in vaccines, discouraging immunization and potentially leading to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough.

2. Delays in Approving Life-Saving Medications

Kennedy’s skepticism extends to pharmaceutical companies, and while FDA oversight of Big Pharma is vital, extreme caution or…

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Richard A Meyer
Richard A Meyer

Written by Richard A Meyer

Healthcare marketing thought leader and CPG marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience.

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