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Health Secretary's Controversial Appointment Sparks Vaccine Myths Revival

7/24/2025

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Mark and David Geier, infamous for their discredited vaccine-autism theories, are back in the spotlight as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed David to probe a CDC database. This decision has sparked alarm among experts, who fear it may reignite harmful myths and jeopardize vital public health initiatives.

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Mark and David Geier, infamous for their discredited vaccine-autism theories, are back in the spotlight as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed David to probe a CDC database. This decision has sparked alarm among experts, who fear it may reignite harmful myths and jeopardize vital public health initiatives.