Here is a chronology documenting how public health protections have dramatically eroded since these dangerously unqualified health officials were handed power by the Pandemic Senators.
FEBRUARY 28, 2026
FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Lancet reams RFK, Jr.
World-esteemed medical journal The Lancet excoriates RFK, Jr. on his one-year anniversary of serving as Secretary of HHS, reciting a multitude of failures "that might take generations to repair."
JANUARY 22, 2026
JANUARY 22, 2026
Polio Policy Questioned
Polio Policy Questioned
Over the objections of health professionals, the RFK-appointed chair of ACIP recommends that the polio vaccine be optional.
Over the objections of health professionals, the RFK-appointed chair of ACIP recommends that the polio vaccine be optional.
JANUARY 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026
AAP sues CDC
AAP sues CDC
American Academy of Pediatrics file suit against CDC challenging changes in the newborn vaccine schedule as contrary to science.
American Academy of Pediatrics file suit against CDC challenging changes in the newborn vaccine schedule as contrary to science.
AUGUST 5, 2025
AUGUST 5, 2025
mRNA Research Ended
mRNA Research Ended
HHS eliminates funding for vaccine research using the mRNA platform, the revolutionary science that fast-tracks vaccine development when new infectious disease threats emerge.
HHS eliminates funding for vaccine research using the mRNA platform, the revolutionary science that fast-tracks vaccine development when new infectious disease threats emerge.
JUNE 9, 2025
JUNE 9, 2025
ACIP Panel Fired
ACIP Panel Fired
RFK Jr. removes of all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
RFK Jr. removes of all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
MAY 5, 2025
MAY 5, 2025
Newborn Reccs Rescinded
Newborn Reccs Rescinded
CDC no longer recommends all newborns get Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Rotavirus, Influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines.
CDC no longer recommends all newborns get Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Rotavirus, Influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines.
APRIL 2025
APRIL 2025
Oz and Bhattacharya Confirmed
Oz and Bhattacharya Confirmed
Bhattacharya (Dir. of NIH) and Oz (head of CMS) are confirmed by the Senate and begin serving in office.
Bhattacharya (Dir. of NIH) and Oz (head of CMS) are confirmed by the Senate and begin serving in office.
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
RFK, Jr. Confirmed
RFK, Jr. Confirmed
Senate confirms RFK, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services and he is sworn in to office
Senate confirms RFK, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services and he is sworn in to office