The Trump administration has been accused of censoring FDA studies that confirmed the benefits and safety of COVID-19 and shingles vaccines, contradicting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance. Multiple studies showing vaccines' effectiveness in reducing hospitalizations were blocked from publication, with officials citing methodological concerns. This follows a pattern of suppressing scientific research that supports vaccination, despite Kennedy's promises of transparency.
Background
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed as Health Secretary in the Trump administration despite his well-known anti-vaccine views, creating concerns among public health experts about scientific integrity in federal health agencies.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10