RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines

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RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines

^{Published on 2025-01-17 20:00:46 - ABC}

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.

In 2021, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is now running for the Democratic presidential nomination, petitioned the FDA to revoke the emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine. His petition, which was obtained by ABC News, argued that the vaccines were not safe or effective and cited various claims about their potential risks, including the possibility of causing infertility and autoimmune diseases. Kennedy's petition was part of his broader campaign against vaccine mandates and his skepticism towards the pharmaceutical industry and government health agencies. Despite his efforts, the FDA did not act on his petition, and the vaccines continued to be authorized and recommended for use. Kennedy's actions and views have since drawn significant attention and controversy, especially as he has become a more prominent figure in the political arena.

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