RFK Jr. Sounds Alarm on Bird Flu Vaccine Disaster

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. isn’t mincing words. The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary took to Fox News with Sean Hannity this week, sounding the alarm on vaccinating poultry against bird flu. He’s convinced it’s a risky move—one that could backfire big time. Conservatives say he’s onto something.
Egg prices are through the roof. The Bureau of Labor Statistics pegs the average at $6.85 a dozen in early March, up from $4.95 last month—a record high. Some spots hit $1 per egg, per the Associated Press. The USDA predicts a 41.1% spike this year—Republicans blame Biden’s mess, but RFK’s got a different fight.
The culprit’s clear to many. Over 166 million birds—30 million egg-layers since January—have been culled since 2022 to stop highly pathogenic avian influenza A, clade 2.3.4.4b. The USDA’s mass exterminations aim to curb spread, but Kennedy questions the cost—both in eggs and cash.
Vaccines are on the table. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins nods to $100 million for research, with a conditional chicken vaccine licensed last month. The catch? The U.S. and U.K. resist rollouts—shots might mask infections, delay detection, and spark bigger culls. Conservatives eye the trade hit—exports could tank.
Kennedy’s take is stark. “All of my agencies have recommended against the vaccination of birds,” he told Hannity. “If you vaccinate with a leaky vaccine that does not provide sterilizing immunity, you turn those flocks into mutation factories.” Republicans perk up—this is red meat for the skeptic soul.
He didn’t stop there. “They’re teaching the organism how to mutate,” Kennedy warned. “It’s much more likely to jump to animals if you do that.” NIH, CDC, and FDA heads agree, he says—it’s dangerous for humans. Conservatives cheer—finally, someone’s calling out the science overlords!
Culling’s no saint either. “We’ve killed 166 million chickens—that’s why we have an egg crisis,” he said. Over $1.1 billion in taxpayer funds have paid farmers market value since 2023—half to big corps, per Governing.com. Kennedy’s fix? Test drugs, isolate, let survivors breed immunity—smart, conservatives say.
The virus isn’t a people-killer—yet. One U.S. death, no person-to-person spread, per the CDC. Cooking eggs to 165°F kills it dead, they add—shoppers can relax. Republicans bet Kennedy’s right—why panic when Trump’s slashing crossings to 300 daily from Biden’s 10,000?
Rollins hedges—vaccines aren’t “stand-alone.” But Kennedy’s all-in against them—mutation risks trump egg relief. Posts on X buzz: “RFK’s spitting facts!” With 82 percent speech approval from March 4, conservatives see Trump’s crew—89 orders in 50 days—backing this play.
The left’s squawking louder now. Vaccine talk’s desperation—culls cost too much. Kennedy’s warning cuts deeper—don’t mess with nature! Republicans say he’s the voice we need—science can’t outsmart grit.
America’s watching a maverick. Kennedy’s not just flapping gums—he’s shaking the henhouse. Conservatives stand tall with pride. The egg crisis stinks, but they bet RFK’s call keeps us safe—Trump’s got this, mutations or not.