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R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines

R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines

Update: 2025-05-285
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The Trump administration on Tuesday bypassed the traditional system of vaccine guidance and abruptly ended the government’s recommendation that two key groups of Americans receive vaccinations against Covid.

Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times, discusses what could be a turning point in public health.

Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times.

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Burwinkle Hendershot

Dammit, Barbaro! Ijustcan't...getpast...yourincrediblyannoying...manner.......ofspeaking!

May 28th
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R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines

R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines

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