FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid RFK Jr. Controversy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine chief, Dr. Peter Marks, has resigned following intense scrutiny and controversy involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticisms of vaccine policies. Marks, who led the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, announced his departure after months of pressure stemming from Kennedy's high-profile allegations of corruption and misconduct within the agency.
Reports from multiple sources, including The Washington Post, CNN, NPR, and the BBC, detailed the escalating conflict that led to Marks' resignation. Kennedy, a vocal critic of vaccine mandates and a prominent anti-vaccine activist, had targeted Marks in his campaign against what he claims are unethical practices in vaccine development and approval.
Marks' resignation has sparked a broader debate about the integrity of vaccine regulation in the U.S. and the influence of political activism on public health policy. The FDA has yet to announce a replacement for Marks, leaving the future direction of the agency's vaccine oversight in question.
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