Legal Clash Over Vaccine Policies: CDC Advisory Role Under Scrutiny
A legal tussle has arisen over Retsef Levi's advisory role at the CDC concerning COVID vaccine policies. Appointed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Levi's extended powers prompted concerns from government lawyers about potential legal breaches. The dispute highlights tensions in vaccine oversight and access.
U.S. government lawyers are scrutinizing a move involving Retsef Levi, a vaccine skeptic appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to a key role at the CDC. Levi's elevation has sparked legal concerns due to his ability to influence COVID-19 vaccination policies significantly.
Sources reveal that Department of Health and Human Services lawyers have argued that Levi's authority contradicts the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This act specifies that the CDC, rather than an individual work group chair, should define priorities and memberships, sparking fears of potential legal violations.
The confrontation highlights a broader dispute over vaccine policies and access within the CDC. Levi, alongside Kennedy, questions the safety of mRNA vaccines, challenging existing scientific consensus and CDC procedure, potentially leading to legal and operational upheavals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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