RFK Jr. wants to change program that stopped vaccine makers from leaving US market

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist, is seeking to change a government program that has helped maintain a stable supply of childhood vaccines in the United States. The program, known as the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), provides legal and financial protections for vaccine manufacturers, which has discouraged them from leaving the US market. Kennedy argues that the VICP has shielded vaccine makers from liability and allowed them to raise prices without consequence. He believes this has led to a lack of competition and innovation in the vaccine industry. However, public health experts contend that the VICP has been crucial in ensuring a reliable supply of essential vaccines, which has significantly reduced the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases. The debate highlights the ongoing tensions between concerns about vaccine safety and the need to maintain a robust and accessible vaccination system. As Kennedy continues his push to reform the VICP, the potential impact on public health and vaccine availability remains a topic of intense discussion.