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CDC Launches Study on Vaccine-Autism Link Amid Controversy

3/10/2025

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The CDC is launching a significant study to explore a possible connection between vaccines and autism, even though extensive research has consistently shown no link. This initiative is spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has raised concerns about vaccine safety. However, specifics about the study's design and reach are still unclear.

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Story summary

The CDC is launching a significant study to explore a possible connection between vaccines and autism, even though extensive research has consistently shown no link. This initiative is spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has raised concerns about vaccine safety. However, specifics about the study's design and reach are still unclear.