US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is set to overhaul the country’s vaccine injury reporting system, citing an automated and global data-sharing approach as key components. The proposed changes aim to identify potential negative side effects of vaccines. However, critics argue that existing data suggest most adverse events are already reported.
Kennedy has long pushed for reforming the current Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, claiming it fails to capture widespread side effects. While improving the system is widely supported, Kennedy’s assertions about underreported vaccine injuries have been disputed by researchers. The proposed overhaul would involve adding datasets and analyzing vaccination-related factors such as electromagnetic fields and food exposure.
The Biden administration has also expressed support for enhanced tracking of vaccine injuries but did not challenge the safety of approved vaccines. Kennedy’s plan aims to shed light on potential culprits behind rising rates of conditions like autism and diabetes, which he believes may be linked to vaccinations. However, the effectiveness and impact of his proposed changes remain to be seen.
Source: https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/15/rfk-jr-remarks-vaccine-adverse-event-reporting-system-vaers-changes-indiana-maha