RFK Jr. Halts CDC Flu Shot Campaign and Postpones Vaccine Advisory Meeting

The new HHS Secretary shifts vaccine messaging towards 'informed consent,' raising concerns about declining vaccination rates.

The CDC's 'Wild to Mild' flu shot campaign was discontinued following directives from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just days into his tenure.
The campaign aimed to encourage vaccination during a severe flu season but was replaced with messaging emphasizing vaccine risks and 'informed consent.'
The CDC indefinitely postponed its vaccine advisory committee meeting, previously scheduled for February 26-28, with no new date announced.
Public health experts and organizations have expressed alarm, warning that these actions could undermine trust in vaccines and worsen already declining vaccination rates.
Reports suggest Kennedy may also seek to remove members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, citing alleged conflicts of interest.