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October 14, 2026
U.S. Bird Flu Response Plan Shelved Amid Vaccine Skepticism
- Insiders report that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views influenced the decision to delay the bird flu response plan.
- The Agriculture Department's strategy included $1 billion for biosecurity and vaccine research, now sidelined.
- Concerns arose that vaccination efforts would conflict with Kennedy's public opposition to vaccines.
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- RFK Jr’s anti-vaccine views influenced decision to shelve U.S. bird flu response plan, sources sayOct 14, 2026 at 9:03 AM · Independent
- RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing.Oct 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM · NYT
- RFK Jr. Pledged to Advance Anti-Vaccine Group’s Goals. Here’s What He’s Doing.Oct 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM · NYT