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Kennedy Jr. to Investigate Vaccine Safety Amid Controversy

5/2/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, is set to probe vaccine safety through the Vaccine Safety Datalink, despite previous research debunking his autism claims. His administration encounters doubt from anti-vaccine supporters, who perpetuate conspiracy theories about government data access, reminiscent of historical unfounded allegations against federal entities.

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Story summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, is set to probe vaccine safety through the Vaccine Safety Datalink, despite previous research debunking his autism claims. His administration encounters doubt from anti-vaccine supporters, who perpetuate conspiracy theories about government data access, reminiscent of historical unfounded allegations against federal entities.