RFK Jr. takes action after school vaccinates child without permission

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced steps to ensure that medical professionals obtain parental consent before administering vaccines to children. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed the measure on December 3 in a video statement following an investigation into a school in the Midwest that allegedly vaccinated a student without the familys permission.

The department did not disclose the name of the school, its location, or the type of vaccine involved.

The vaccination reportedly occurred through the CDC's Vaccines for Children Program, which provides government-funded vaccines for children from low-income families, families without adequate health insurance, or those who are American Indian or Alaskan Native. Vaccines under this program can be given at clinics, public health offices, pharmacies, or schools. In this case, the administration took place at a school.

In his address, Kennedy stated that the child had a "legally recognized state exemption" on religious grounds, which is allowed in most states. He emphasized that ignoring such exemptions not only violates trust but also breaks the law. "It fractures the sacred trust between families and the people entrusted with their care, and we're not going to tolerate it," Kennedy said.

The department is conducting compliance reviews to ensure parents have timely access to their children's medical records. HHSs Office for Civil Rights has also issued a reminder to healthcare providers about their legal obligation to provide parents with this information. Kennedy encouraged families to file complaints with the Office of Civil Rights if they feel their rights have been ignored. "If a provider stands between you and your child, HHS is going to step in," he added.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism and advocacy for parental rights, previously led the anti-vaccine nonprofit Children's Health Defense and has promoted claims linking vaccines to autism.

Author: Sophia Brooks