McCurry said such a move would be “warmly welcomed” by many Americans.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty McCurry said on April 24 that he would support Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he moves to withdraw his federal Covid-19 vaccines against children.
McCurry, a voice critic of the vaccine mandate during the pandemic, said he continues to believe that vaccines will save lives. He also noted that he himself had not received the Covid-19 booster. He also confirmed that the FDA does not have current plans to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone, but the agency has received reviews of new safety data.
“It was doubtful because our kids had little risk of Covid-19,” he said. “Uncertain children who had a very deep prevalence may have a slight risk. Most children don’t. Why are we giving this to tens of millions of children? Because the vaccine itself has a deep risk.”
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Kennedy said at the confirmation hearing that he supports the CDC vaccine schedule, but his remarks this week suggest that the administration is open to reevaluating some components.
“No final decision has been made,” an official with the Department of Health and Human Services told the Epoch Times.
CDC Advisors are expected to revisit Covid-19 vaccine guidance for children this summer.
Zachary Stieber contributed to this report.
