POLITICS: Vaccine Mandates END! – USSA News

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to remove the COVID vaccine from the CDC’s immunization schedule for children and pregnant women creates notable implications for public health policy and vaccine mandates.

At a Glance

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed the COVID vaccine from CDC’s schedule for children and pregnant women.
• The decision means mandates can no longer be enforced for these groups.
• Todd Erzen criticizes vaccine mandates as financially benefiting Big Pharma.
• CDC now advises that healthy children may receive the COVID vaccine, but it’s not mandatory.

CDC Schedule Change

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement marks a shift in vaccine policy. By removing the COVID vaccine from the CDC’s recommended schedule for children and pregnant women, mandates can no longer be legally enforced for these demographics. This decision fuels ongoing debates about vaccine necessity and effectiveness. Many critique this change, highlighting the potential influence the pharmaceutical industry holds over such mandates.

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Kennedy, known for his critical stance on vaccines, announced these changes prior to the CDC scientific panel’s evaluation. This move emphasizes his unconventional approach towards vaccine policies, sometimes clashing with established public health norms.

Erzen’s Perspective

Todd Erzen has been vocal about what he perceives as the financial motivations behind vaccine mandates, asserting that these benefited pharmaceutical companies at the expense of public health. He argues children faced lower risks from COVID than the flu, critiquing obligatory vaccine policies. Many, like Erzen, see Kennedy’s decision as an affirmation of their skepticism towards widespread vaccine mandates.

“This goes way beyond just those categories of human beings, because the scam all along is that the only way you can mandate this or any vaccine is if all major categories of human being are covered by said vaccine.” – Todd Erzen

This perspective aligns with the public disillusionment seen in the low uptake of the recent COVID vaccine, reported at only 13% of children and 23% of adults. Such statistics underscore the public’s cautious reception of the vaccine amidst changing guidelines and policies.

Policy and Fraud Concerns

The removal from the CDC schedule follows revelations of vaccination record fraud by nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono in New York, causing compromised records for over 1,500 students. This further complicates public trust in vaccine policies. DeVuono’s actions resulted in voided immunization records and pose significant implications for vaccine reporting integrity.

“Vaccines are a proven, effective way to keep children and vulnerable neighbors safe from outbreaks of deadly illnesses. I support the Department of Health taking action against the immoral scheme to falsify pediatric vaccination records that put our State’s public health at risk.” – State Senator Gustavo Rivera

The evolving policy landscape suggests a focus shift towards high-risk categories, amidst ongoing evaluations by the CDC advisory panel. Meanwhile, shared decision-making is recommended for parents and doctors regarding the vaccination of children, though health insurers are expected to cover costs.