1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

Marty Makary's nomination as FDA Commissioner poses a grave threat to public health. His concerning stances and statements against vaccines, especially questioning the safety of standard childhood immunizations like DTaP, make him unfit to lead the agency responsible for ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy. Furthermore, Makary has openly supported undermining vaccine schedules in line with Secretary Kennedy's anti-vaccine agenda, despite assurances that current vaccine protocols would be upheld. Confirming Makary would enable the further erosion of scientifically-proven vaccination programs that protect millions. His nomination must be opposed to uphold the FDA's vital role in delivering safe, effective vaccines and preserving public trust in their rigorous approval processes. Allowing an anti-vaccine ideologue to head the FDA jeopardizes not just COVID-19 response efforts, but threatens to dismantle decades of public health progress. Makary lacks the objectivity and commitment to evidence-based policies that leadership of this critical agency demands.