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Kennedy's Lawyer Aaron Siri Asks FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval and Pause 13 Other Vaccines Amid Trump Transition

Dec 13, 2024, 12:37 PM

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s lawyer has petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke the approval of the polio vaccine, a move that has raised significant concerns among public health experts. This petition is part of a broader effort to influence health policies under the incoming Trump administration, which has indicated a willingness to reevaluate existing vaccines. The lawyer, Aaron Siri, is also seeking to pause the distribution of 13 other vaccines. Experts warn that revoking the polio vaccine could lead to a resurgence of the disease, which has historically caused paralysis and death. The polio vaccine is regarded as one of the major public health achievements of the 20th century, protecting millions from the virus. The implications of these actions are being closely monitored as the Trump administration prepares to take office.