RFK Jr. Seeks Covid Vaccine Injury Payouts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing a plan to compensate people who say they suffered injuries from the Covid-19 vaccine, prompting concerns among public health experts.

Critics argue the process could become a vehicle for anti-vaccine sentiment rather than evidence-based redress.

The Health and Human Services department is assembling a list of injuries that would automatically qualify recipients for compensation.

The initiative comes as a nominee for a top health post faces intense questioning about his past statements questioning vaccine safety.