RFK Jr. Orders Removal of Mercury From Flu Vaccines

The health secretary adopted a recommendation from an advisory panel.
RFK Jr. Orders Removal of Mercury From Flu Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Washington on May 14, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has signed a recommendation to remove a mercury-based preservative from influenza vaccines in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stated on July 23.

Kennedy signed the recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on July 22, according to the agency.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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