Pharmaceutical Execs Unleash Fury Over RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Agenda
A group of pharmaceutical executives, including Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, has expressed their outrage and disappointment over the extreme anti-vaccine agenda being pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Bourla, who had previously avoided criticizing the Trump administration, was candid in his remarks, stating that he is "very annoyed," "very disappointed," and "seriously frustrated" with Kennedy's actions. He also claimed that Kennedy's approach has zero scientific merit and is driven by a political agenda.
Kennedy recently announced a mass overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule, dropping the number of routine recommended vaccinations from 17 to 11. This drastic change bypassed normal scientific review and decision-making processes, and Kennedy claimed it puts the US in line with peer nations.
However, an analysis by Stat News found that the US is now an outlier, recommending significantly fewer vaccines than many other countries. Leading medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, are preparing a legal challenge to block the changes.
Pharmaceutical executives are concerned about the impact of Kennedy's rhetoric on vaccine coverage rates and the potential for lawsuits against drug makers. Noubar Afeyan, co-founder and chairman of Moderna, maker of mRNA vaccines, warned that "tomorrow it's everything," implying that the pushback against vaccines will escalate beyond childhood immunizations.
Sanofi Chief Executive Paul Hudson expressed a similar pessimistic outlook, stating that flu vaccination rates are unlikely to increase in the US due to anti-vaccine rhetoric. Bourla also worried about the conditions Kennedy is creating to attack drug makers, citing the potential for "plaintiffs' playbook" and lawsuits against vaccine makers.
The pharmaceutical executives' comments come as the US is experiencing a bad flu season, and the anti-vaccine rhetoric is hitting seasonal flu shots. The midterms are approaching, and many expect that the pushback against vaccines will continue beyond Kennedy's term in office.
A group of pharmaceutical executives, including Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, has expressed their outrage and disappointment over the extreme anti-vaccine agenda being pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Bourla, who had previously avoided criticizing the Trump administration, was candid in his remarks, stating that he is "very annoyed," "very disappointed," and "seriously frustrated" with Kennedy's actions. He also claimed that Kennedy's approach has zero scientific merit and is driven by a political agenda.
Kennedy recently announced a mass overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule, dropping the number of routine recommended vaccinations from 17 to 11. This drastic change bypassed normal scientific review and decision-making processes, and Kennedy claimed it puts the US in line with peer nations.
However, an analysis by Stat News found that the US is now an outlier, recommending significantly fewer vaccines than many other countries. Leading medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, are preparing a legal challenge to block the changes.
Pharmaceutical executives are concerned about the impact of Kennedy's rhetoric on vaccine coverage rates and the potential for lawsuits against drug makers. Noubar Afeyan, co-founder and chairman of Moderna, maker of mRNA vaccines, warned that "tomorrow it's everything," implying that the pushback against vaccines will escalate beyond childhood immunizations.
Sanofi Chief Executive Paul Hudson expressed a similar pessimistic outlook, stating that flu vaccination rates are unlikely to increase in the US due to anti-vaccine rhetoric. Bourla also worried about the conditions Kennedy is creating to attack drug makers, citing the potential for "plaintiffs' playbook" and lawsuits against vaccine makers.
The pharmaceutical executives' comments come as the US is experiencing a bad flu season, and the anti-vaccine rhetoric is hitting seasonal flu shots. The midterms are approaching, and many expect that the pushback against vaccines will continue beyond Kennedy's term in office.
I'm not sure why all these pharmaceutical execs are getting so worked up about RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda. Like, isn't it just his opinion? 
And yeah, I get it, he's pushing for fewer vaccinations which might seem extreme, but what's really gonna happen if we follow the US model and drop to 11 vaccines instead of 17? 
Isn't that a thing worth exploring further? 
We shouldn't just blindly trust pharmaceutical execs and their profit motives. 
Can't we just have some real science and evidence behind our vaccination decisions? 
, it's like they're trying to undo all the progress we've made with vaccines! I mean, who are these pharmaceutical execs to speak out against someone who's just trying to make a change? It's not like Kennedy is saying that vaccines don't work or anything... he's just trying to give kids more options and reduce the amount of toxins they're being injected with. And what's with all this "plaintiffs' playbook" talk? Sounds like a bunch of corporate spin 
to me. I'm all for listening to science, but it feels like these execs are just more concerned about making money than actually helping people. This is exactly why we need more transparency and accountability in our healthcare system 
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! I mean, come on, 11 vs 17 vaccinations? That's not a overhaul, that's a recipe for disaster 
. I'm genuinely worried about the impact on kids' health and herd immunity 
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it's like, hello, vaccines have been saving lives for decades! can we just get some science-based decision making here? 
! Like, what's going on with RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda? I mean, I get it, he's passionate about it, but extreme? It's like he's playing the villain role in a sci-fi flick 
. And now pharmaceutical execs are firing back, and it's getting heated 
! It's like Bourla is saying, "Hey, we're not just talking about a slight disagreement, we're talking about public health here." I mean, 17 to 11 vaccines? That's like taking a huge risk with kids' health 
! It's time for some reality TV-style drama, but instead of housewives, it's vaccine experts 
what if we have to pay more for vaccines or something idk man, its crazy how some ppl think they know better than actual scientists. also, isnt robert f kennedy jr just a celebrity trying 2 make a name 4 himself ? his approach is super unscientific & im not surprised pharmaceutical execs are upset 
. I mean, what's next? Are we going to ditch cancer screenings and HIV treatments too? The stats are clear: vaccines save lives, and removing routine vaccinations will only lead to more outbreaks and preventable illnesses 
Pharmaceutical companies are freaking out over RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda 
but I get why they'd be annoyed - it looks like a political stunt 
I just hope these medical groups and lawyers can get this sorted out before more people get sick and hurt 
Sometimes you gotta listen to the experts and trust in science 
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I mean, what's the harm in following the same vaccine schedule as other countries? It seems like everyone is just getting hung up on "science vs politics"... 
they think it's just a bunch of hype with no scientific basis behind it 
. The dude's trying to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule without even doing proper science?! It's like, come on, RFK Jr.! 
. Like, someone needs to stand up for the facts over some politician's agenda 
. The pharmaceutical executives are right to be concerned about vaccine coverage rates and lawsuits - it's a huge deal 
. And can we please get back to normalcy in this conversation? This anti-vaxxer drama is giving me LIFE 
), it's about the impact on public health and the potential for lawsuits against companies that have worked tirelessly to develop life-saving vaccines 
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