US regulatory officials are re-examining the safety of RSV shots despite no published reports of safety issues – a move that could lead to the removal or limitation of shots that have dramatically lowered hospitalizations among babies.

It’s the latest move from US health officials under Robert F Kennedy Jr , the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to limit access to shots and to undermine public trust in the safe and effective products.

Officials at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told three manufacturers of RSV preventative treatments for babies last week their products are being reviewed because of safety concerns raised by anti-vaccine activists, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Experts fear for US childho

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