Peter Marks, the head of vaccine development at the FDA, resigns after pressure from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaccination advocate. Marks' departure raises concerns about the future of vaccine policy and public health.
Peter Marks , the head of vaccine development at the Food and Drug Administration, has resigned amid growing concern over the stance of the new Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , on immunization. Marks played a crucial role in Operation Warp Speed, the initiative under the Trump administration that significantly expedited the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
His departure comes as Kennedy, a vocal anti-vaccine activist, takes charge of the department, raising fears that science-based healthcare practices may be sidelined.The Washington Post reported that Marks was given an ultimatum—resign or be fired. In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks expressed deep apprehensions about the implications of eroding public trust in scientific evidence. He cited the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas as a stark example of the consequences. While Kennedy acknowledged the efficacy of the measles vaccine in preventing the spread of the virus, he has not explicitly recommended vaccination, instead emphasizing individual choice and promoting vitamin A treatment, a practice that has been linked to complications in some children. Marks' resignation letter reportedly condemned the lack of a forceful endorsement of measles vaccination during the outbreak, stating, “It is unconscionable with measles outbreaks to not have a full-throated endorsement of measles vaccinations.” Marks' departure signifies a significant shift in the agency's leadership and potentially marks a departure from its longstanding commitment to evidence-based medicine
PETER MARKS FDA RESIGNATION VACCINES ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. HHS MEASLES OUTBREAK
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