Summarised by Centrist

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has made it clear that he wants access to federal health data to assess vaccine safety if former President Donald Trump wins the election. 

In an interview with CNN, Trump’s transition co-chair, Howard Lutnick, confirmed Kennedy’s interest in obtaining vaccine data. 

Kennedy is a long-time vaccine critic and claims he wants to “show that it’s not safe” if given access to this data.

Kennedy’s organisation, Children’s Health Defense, opposes certain vaccines and has frequently argued that US health agencies need reform to address the “chronic illness epidemic.” 

Trump has signalled he would give Kennedy a role in health policy, possibly overseeing public health agencies. 

Trump’s senior adviser, Jason Miller, reiterated the campaign’s immediate focus on the election, though Kennedy is expected to have a significant role if Trump wins.

Joshua Sharfstein, a former FDA official, warned that undermining vaccines could have “severe health consequences” and put children at risk. 

Kennedy, however, remains vocal about rethinking the FDA’s approach. He is calling for a halt to policies he says hinder  alternative medicines and nutritional supplements.

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