Draft MAHA Commission Report Outlines Broad Vaccine Framework and Addresses Childhood Chronic Disease
A leaked draft of the MAHA Commission report, led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., outlines a new framework to guide federal vaccine policy, aiming to create what it calls the 'best' childhood vaccine schedule and address vaccine injuries135.
The framework emphasizes correcting conflicts of interest and ensuring both scientific and medical freedom in the federal response to vaccines15.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Domestic Policy Council are tasked with developing and executing this vaccine framework1.
Recent HHS initiatives include creating a new agency within the CDC to focus on vaccine injuries, long COVID, and Lyme disease, as well as a CDC advisory group committed to studying the cumulative effect of the childhood vaccine schedule13.
The leaked report highlights concerns about 'overmedicalization,' including prescription drugs and vaccines, calling for additional research and policy reforms to address rising rates of chronic illness among children32.
The MAHA draft also discusses the influence of pharma lobbying and proposes steps to address conflicts of interest within HHS51.
Commission recommendations have not yet been published in a final report, and ongoing policy debates center on implementation priorities52.
The report's approach to food and environmental factors draws criticism for limited discussion of ultra-processed foods in contrast to vaccines and pharmaceuticals3.
Sources:
1. https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/leaked-maha-report-strong-vaccines-soft-pesticides/
2. https://www.sidley.com/en/insights/newsupdates/2025/05/maha-commission-report
3. https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2025/08/19/maha-draft
5. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maha-report-emphasizes-vaccines-safety-vexes-vikings/id1717650326?i=1000722769822