Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court

The article discusses the proposed reforms to the federal vaccine court, a system designed to compensate people injured by vaccines. The author argues that while the system needs reform, the proposed changes by the health secretary could have unintended consequences, ultimately reducing vaccine access for the general public. The article suggests that the health secretary's plans to overhaul the vaccine court could make it more difficult for people to receive compensation for vaccine-related injuries. This, in turn, could lead to increased skepticism about vaccine safety and potentially discourage vaccination, thereby reducing overall vaccine access. The article emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to reforming the vaccine court, ensuring that the interests of both those injured by vaccines and the general public are taken into account. It cautions against changes that could undermine public confidence in the vaccine system and erode vaccine accessibility.