Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s legal adviser Aaron Siri petitioned to end polio vaccine’s FDA approval: Report
Live MintAaron Siri, the legal adviser helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has reportedly petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine. According to The New York Times, Siri filed a petition in 2022 on behalf of the Informed Consent Action Network, requesting the FDA to revoke approval for polio vaccines and halt the distribution of 13 other vaccines, including those for tetanus, diphtheria, and hepatitis A. Siri’s close ties to the Informed Consent Action Network, an anti-vaccine organization, have raised alarm. “I find him laughable in many ways — except, of course, that he’s a danger to public health.” Kennedy’s vaccine stance questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vocal skepticism of vaccines, had previously stated that he would not restrict vaccine access for those who choose to use them. If you look at things that are happening, there’s something causing it.” When asked whether this dialogue might result in ending or altering vaccination programs, Trump said, “It could if I think it’s dangerous, if I think they are not beneficial, but I don’t think it’s going to be very controversial in the end.” Trump’s remarks align with his comments during a Sunday interview on Meet the Press, where he emphasized the need to examine potential risks associated with vaccines.