In a significant move, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reinstated the childhood vaccine safety task force, a committee that has been dormant for decades. This revival comes after pressure from RFK Jr. and his former anti-vaccine advocacy group, fulfilling demands from activists who have long sought to scrutinize vaccine safety. The task force, which was originally disbanded around 27 years ago, aims to enhance the safety of childhood vaccines, amidst rising concerns about their links to chronic illnesses according to various advocacy groups. This decision is considered a victory for anti-vaccine proponents who have lobbied for a re-examination of vaccine safety protocols.