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Kennedy's Autism Studies Spark Controversy Over Vaccine Skeptics

10/3/2025

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Kennedy Advocates Autism Research

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced autism studies, pledging completion by last month.
He backs Trump's claim linking acetaminophen in pregnancy to autism, with no evidence.
Kennedy overhauled Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), replacing members with vaccine skeptics, raising policy concerns.
He promotes healthier eating, citing ultraprocessed foods as drivers of childhood disease in Texas.

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Kennedy Critiques Trump

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized President Trump during a press conference over late-night Pfizer calls.
TrumpRx, a proposed site for discounted prescription drugs, claims up to 50% savings.
Experts doubt its effectiveness. Critics say deregulation could harm health, citing toxins and funding cuts under Make America Healthy Again.

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Kennedy Advocates Autism Research

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced autism studies, pledging completion by last month.
He backs Trump's claim linking acetaminophen in pregnancy to autism, with no evidence.
Kennedy overhauled Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), replacing members with vaccine skeptics, raising policy concerns.
He promotes healthier eating, citing ultraprocessed foods as drivers of childhood disease in Texas.

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