RFK Jr. demands journal explain removal of vaccine study used to support his childhood immunization changes

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is asking a scientific journal to clarify the removal of a 2021 study on vaccines and sudden infant death. The study, which was published in Toxicology Reports, was later taken down. Kennedy expressed concern over the decision in a letter dated June 11. He requested a detailed explanation from the journal's editor-in-chief. The study had been cited in discussions about childhood immunization policies. The removal has raised questions about the transparency of scientific publishing. Kennedy's inquiry highlights ongoing debates about vaccine safety and research integrity.

The situation underscores concerns about the accessibility and transparency of scientific research related to public health policies.