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FDA Chief Rejects Vaccine Claims, Highlights Autism Advocacy

4/21/2025

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Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA Commissioner, addressed the environmental and dietary factors linked to autism, firmly separating his views from the controversial vaccine claims made by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates have pushed back against Kennedy's remarks, highlighting the strengths and contributions of individuals with autism, and challenging the damaging stereotypes he promotes.

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Story summary

Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA Commissioner, addressed the environmental and dietary factors linked to autism, firmly separating his views from the controversial vaccine claims made by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates have pushed back against Kennedy's remarks, highlighting the strengths and contributions of individuals with autism, and challenging the damaging stereotypes he promotes.