A pregnant physician and several leading doctors' associations are suing the Trump administration, alleging that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's decision to advise against COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and children is anti-science and endangers public health. The lawsuit claims Kennedy's actions, which included dismissing a key vaccine advisory panel, circumvent scientific consensus and create vaccine hesitancy. Plaintiffs argue this threatens the nation's vaccination program and will lead to preventable harm, particularly given the recent rise in measles cases and parental concerns about vaccine access.

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