FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns Over Vaccine Misinformation

Dr. Peter Marks, the top vaccine official at the FDA, has resigned, citing irreconcilable differences with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine misinformation. Marks, who played a pivotal role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, was reportedly forced to resign after being given an ultimatum to either step down or be fired. In his resignation letter, Marks criticized Kennedy for promoting misinformation and undermining public confidence in vaccines. Kennedy, known for his vaccine skepticism, has been pushing for significant changes at HHS, including examining debunked links between vaccines and autism. Marks' departure occurs amid a measles outbreak in the U.S., highlighting the public health risks associated with declining vaccination rates. Several health experts have defended Marks, warning that his exit represents a significant loss of expertise at the FDA.