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Trump's Aluminum Vaccine Claims Spark Controversy Over Safety

10/16/2025

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Federal health officials are reviewing the potential removal of aluminum salts from vaccines, a move that could reduce childhood inoculations.
President Donald J. Trump has claimed aluminum in vaccines is linked to autism, despite consensus that the amounts are safe.
Vaccine manufacturers say removing aluminum would require extensive testing and could lower vaccination rates.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, challenged a study refuting aluminum's risks.

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Federal health officials are reviewing the potential removal of aluminum salts from vaccines, a move that could reduce childhood inoculations.
President Donald J. Trump has claimed aluminum in vaccines is linked to autism, despite consensus that the amounts are safe.
Vaccine manufacturers say removing aluminum would require extensive testing and could lower vaccination rates.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, challenged a study refuting aluminum's risks.