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A Food and Drug Administration official who stepped down less than two weeks ago is getting his job back as the agency’s top vaccine regulator. Dr. Vinay Prasad will resume leadership of the FDA’s vaccine center. Prasad was forced to step down late last month after drawing ire of right-wing activists, including Laura Loomer. Among other things, Prasad was targeted for previous statement criticizing President Donald Trump and for his handling of a safety issue with a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy. But Prasad has also had strong backing from health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who supports his work scrutinizing COVID-19 vaccines. A Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson confirmed Prasad’s return on Monday.