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Controversial Appointment Raises Concerns Over Vaccine Trust

3/27/2025

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David Geier, who faced disciplinary action for practicing medicine without a license, has been appointed to head a study on the debunked vaccine-autism link. Experts express deep concern that this decision may erode public trust in vaccines, potentially leading to a rise in preventable disease outbreaks as vaccination rates continue to fall.

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David Geier, who faced disciplinary action for practicing medicine without a license, has been appointed to head a study on the debunked vaccine-autism link. Experts express deep concern that this decision may erode public trust in vaccines, potentially leading to a rise in preventable disease outbreaks as vaccination rates continue to fall.