Robert F. Kennedy Jr

WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump's health care agenda before the Senate Finance Committee

By Matt Brown, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under pointed bipartisan questioning at a rancorous three-hour Senate committee hearing on Thursday, about — among other things — turmoil at federal health agencies and efforts to pull back recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Can you get a COVID shot? Here's your fall vaccine guide

By Laura Santhanam

Many people across the United States are wondering if they will be able to get vaccinated at all, particularly against COVID, after changes to vaccine guidance by the Trump administration.

Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes

By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara

In just six months, the CDC has lost nearly half its budget and thousands of employees, and is caught in a political struggle as Health Secretary Kennedy moves to reshape the nation’s vaccine policies. Several CDC leaders resigned after the…

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Can RFK Jr. take COVID vaccines off the market? Here's what vaccine law experts say

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy can’t unilaterally ban COVID-19 vaccines, although access may be more limited this fall. Federal rules outline the vaccine license revocation process, and experts said a ban attempt would likely face legal challenge.

RFK Jr.'s deputy made CDC acting director as leadership exodus leaves agency reeling

By Mike Stobbe, Amanda Seitz, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not explained the decision to oust Susan Monarez less than a month after she was sworn in, but he warned that more turnover may be ahead.

'Public health is in trouble,' says high-ranking CDC leader who resigned in protest

By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant

There are serious concerns about the Centers for Disease Control and its mission after Susan Monarez was suddenly fired from her position as director. She had refused to resign amid clashes with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine…

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CDC officials escorted from headquarters as chaos engulfs agency over director's ouster

By Mike Stobbe, Amanda Seitz, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The nation’s top public health agency was left reeling Thursday as the White House worked to expel the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director and replace her with a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say

By Laura Santhanam

This season’s emerging set of guidelines stand out because they urge the need for vaccine-based protection against respiratory illnesses, including COVID, contradicting statements from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the Trump administration.

WATCH: Trump claims 'we maybe know' the cause of autism, teases September announcement

By Associated Press

The health secretary had promised the president in April that he would undertake a “research effort” using “scientists from around the world” to determine the cause of the disorder, but the health department has not yet publicly launched such an…

Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claim that pediatricians recommend vaccines for money

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Pediatric practices often break even or lose money on vaccines. Doctors say they administer vaccines in accordance with scientific data about what is good for patient health.