RFK Jr. Opposes Avian Flu Vaccination, Calls Culling Operations 'Mutation Factories', Advocates Testing Therapeutics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has expressed strong opposition to vaccinating poultry against avian flu, stating that such actions could turn flocks into 'mutation factories.' He emphasized that most scientists within the department are against the culling operations currently being implemented, advocating instead for intensive testing of therapeutic drugs on infected poultry. Kennedy noted that avian flu is endemic in wild bird populations, particularly mallards, and will not be eradicated. He highlighted that the disease is not transmitted through food products like eggs or meat, although this claim has been fact-checked and deemed false. Kennedy's statements reflect a growing concern regarding the management of avian flu and the potential consequences of vaccination strategies.