Saralnama4 vaccine makers are the biggest contributors to the American Academy of Pediatrics, claimed Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. He was responding to Senator Ron Wyden's questions about changes to a vaccine approval board. Kennedy said the Academy's journal, Pediatrics, depends on pharmaceutical companies for money. He suggested this conflict of interest affects their criticism. Wyden challenged Kennedy's stance, asking if all critics were wrong. The exchange highlighted ongoing debates about vaccine policies and pharmaceutical influence in US health agencies. (Updated 4 Sep 2025, 20:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 4 vaccine makers are the biggest contributors to the American Academy of Pediatrics, claimed Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
- He was responding to Senator Ron Wyden's questions about changes to a vaccine approval board
- Kennedy said the Academy's journal, Pediatrics, depends on pharmaceutical companies for money