Pharmaceutical profit priorities overshadow public health, regulatory conflicts persist. Kennedy-Shanahan pledge reform.

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  • Pharmaceutical Companies: Operate in a competitive, for-profit industry with the primary goal of generating income for shareholders.
  • Liability: Held liable for damages caused by medicines but enjoy near-complete liability protection for vaccine injuries.
  • Profit Model: Debate on whether curing/preventing illness or managing chronic diseases is more profitable.
  • Regulatory Agencies: FDA is the primary protection against poorly tested vaccines.
  • Funding: 46% of the FDA’s operating budget comes from pharmaceutical companies, leading to agency capture.
  • Proposed Changes:
    • End conflicts of interest in medicine and vaccine regulation.
    • Demand proper, long-term testing for drugs and vaccines.
    • Hold manufacturers accountable for damages to ensure safety incentives.
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