A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) document supporting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to alter U.S. COVID-19 vaccine policy is facing intense criticism. The document, obtained by KFF Health News, cites disputed, unpublished, or misrepresented studies to justify ending COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and healthy children. Experts denounce the document as "willful medical disinformation," highlighting its use of flawed research and omission of contradictory evidence. The HHS defends the document, while Congress members, including physicians, are questioning its scientific validity and the process behind the policy change. A bill has been introduced to require adherence to official vaccine decision-making processes.

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