Polio

In a controversial move, an ally of environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed a petition seeking to rescind the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the polio vaccine, sparking a debate on public health and vaccine safety. This push against one of the most historically significant medical interventions highlights the enduring tensions between vaccine skepticism and scientific consensus. The petition, put forth by Celia Ostrove, a member of Kennedy’s nonprofit organization, criticizes the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. This action coincides with Kennedy’s broader campaign questioning the safety of various … Read more