I would think anyone who invents anything would deserve any money they earn from that invention. Particularly an invention that will save many lives, and decrease suffering.
I for one am glad such a knowledgeable person is on the vaccine safety committee, I'd much rather see good scientists on a committee that deals with safety, than people who have little knowledge.
I personally would like to see a vaccine that is 100% safe and effective, but that isn't going to happen anytime soon.
People will just need to weigh the pro's and con's up for themselves, as they do now.