Dorit Reiss
Dorit Reiss is a professor of law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she specializes in health law, vaccine policy, and the legal implications of immunization practices. She is known for her advocacy in the public health arena, particularly concerning vaccine safety and the importance of immunization in preventing disease outbreaks. Reiss has been a vocal critic of anti-vaccine movements and has emphasized the necessity of science-based policies in public health decision-making. Her insights have been sought in discussions surrounding vaccine legislation and the implications of misinformation in health policy.
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Dorit Reiss criticized Vinay Prasad for suggesting changes to vaccines based on unpublished research.
У США вакцинацію проти COVID-19 пов'язали зі смертями дітей
Ukraine· 2025-11-30
Dorit Reiss, a law professor, called the letter to West Virginia 'highly problematic.'
West Virginia has the best kindergarten vaccination rates in the nation. A legal fight backed by RFK Jr. could threaten that
United States· 2025-09-05
Dorit Reiss, a professor of law, explained the potential consequences of changes to the VICP.
RFK Jr says he’ll ‘fix’ a vaccine program - by canceling compensation for people with vaccine injuries | Robert F Kennedy Jr
United Kingdom· 2025-08-31
Dorit Reiss, a professor of law at UC Law San Francisco, told CNN that the action 'serves a broader anti-vaccine agenda.'
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Kennedy announces plan to reformUnited States· 2025-07-29
Dorit Reiss is a professor of law at UC Law San Francisco, focusing on legal and policy issues related to vaccines.
Former leader of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. to present at first meeting of new CDC vaccine advisersUnited States· 2025-06-23
Dorit Reiss criticized Kennedy for not choosing individuals with solid and current vaccine experience.
Kennedy destituye a expertos en vacunas y nombra asesores que cuestionan su eficacia
Uruguay· 2025-06-21
Reiss is a professor of law who commented on the conflicts of interest regarding ACIP members.
RFK Jr.’s new vaccine advisers include ER doctor who posted Islamophobic commentary online, expert witnesses against vaccinesUnited States· 2025-06-14
Dorit Reiss, a vaccine law expert, stated that the ACIP is an expert committee and not a political one.
US Health Secretary Kennedy guts vaccine advisory committee
Guyana· 2025-06-11
Dorit Reiss expressed that Kennedy's decision will not restore trust in vaccines.
RFK Jr. removes all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committeeUnited States· 2025-06-09
Dorit Reiss, a professor of law at UC Law San Francisco, commented on the FDA's changing standards for Covid-19 vaccine boosters.
HHS to require placebo testing of ‘all new vaccines,’ raising questions about approval of updated Covid-19 shotsUnited States· 2025-05-01
Dorit Reiss, a professor of law at UC Law San Francisco, criticized Weldon's nomination as legitimizing the anti-vaccine movement.
White House pulls nomination for head of CDC on day of confirmation hearing | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
