RFK Jr. unveils sweeping federal initiative to find evidence of vaccine injuries

Key points

• US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unveiled a federal initiative to find evidence of vaccine injuries. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to overhaul the VAERS reporting system, making it available on mobile devices and adding tools for researchers.
• A financial incentive will encourage doctors to file reports. Electronic health records will also be required to record vaccine injuries.
• Kennedy said the government must listen to patients who report such injuries. Critics, including Protect Our Care, argue the plan will inflate vaccine risks and could raise insurance costs.