RFK Jr. touts vaccine injury initiative, worrying experts

NPR | By Rob Stein,

Michel Martin

Published October 9, 2026 at 3:26 AM CDT

Heath Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces new steps aimed at identifying and treating complications from vaccines.

Rob Stein

Rob Stein is a Correspondent and Senior Editor on NPR's Science Desk.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.