Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's vaccine chief who resigned two weeks ago under pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer, has been rehired. Prasad, a vaccine skeptic, was appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his short tenure saw limitations on COVID-19 vaccine use. Despite President Trump's initial order for his removal, both Kennedy and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary advocated for his return, which has now been granted.

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