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IMA welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) outlining new federal actions to reinforce parental authority in children’s healthcare decisions.

Congratulations to IMA Senior Fellow and board-certified pediatric cardiologist Dr. Kirk Milhoan on being appointed Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) released a statement today regarding the FDA weekend memo that identified at least 10 children who died after receiving the COVID-19 mRNA shot.

IMA praises new HHS report concluding that puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical sex-rejecting interventions carry significant and long-term harms for minors.

“Secretary Kennedy is bringing fundamental change and reform to our healthcare agencies, and today’s Senate hearing demonstrates the deep, entrenched reach of the status quo.” – Dr. Joseph Varon

Big Pharma strikes back: a leaked memo, FDA’s Spikevax approval for kids, and a lawsuit to reinstate mandates. IMA responds with bold opposition.

The Independent Medical Alliance called on the U.S. Senate to launch an immediate investigation into the American Medical Association (AMA) for conflicts of interest and potential regulatory capture of HHS through its proprietary Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking bold steps to reform the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and IMA is calling for a complete overhaul.

The Independent Medical Alliance achieved a significant policy win today as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the removal of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended immunization schedules for children and pregnant women. The decision follows the IMA’s “Smart Moms Ask” campaign, which mobilized tens of thousands of petition signers over the past ten days and included plans for a march on the HHS Washington, DC headquarters.

“Transparency. That’s the most important thing. We need to be able to have all these pharmaceutical companies be transparent. Show us the data.” Dr. Joseph Varon joined TND to discuss new RFK Jr. leadership at HHS, and to share an update on the new Journal of Independent Medicine.

Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) Senior Fellow Dr. Jordan Vaughn spoke with Jan Jeffcoat of The National News Desk about why RFK Jr. is the right choice to lead HHS, disrupt Big Pharma, and tackle chronic health issues. Dr. Vaughn emphasized the need for "real change and transparency" in the U.S. healthcare system as a central reason for supporting Kennedy's nomination.

We need your help ASAP by signing this letter supporting RFK Jr.’s nomination to Health and Human Services Secretary. We can make historic change to America’s healthcare system. But RFK Jr.’s enemies are mobilizing. We must act now. Kennedy’s hearings are this week, and the vote will take place shortly after that. We’ll deliver this letter to every single U.S. Senator, urging them to support real reform.

FLCCC congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on being selected Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). We look forward to his leadership in reforming the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Together with Children’s Health Defense, we advocate for transparency and scientific debate in healthcare.