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Anti-Science Laws Threaten Public Health, Warns Expert

10/26/2025

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John McConnaughy warned that anti-science legislation in the United States threatens public health protections.
He highlighted advances in modern medicine, noting life expectancy has doubled since the United States' founding and that vaccinations have benefited the nation.
He cited George Washington's 1777 decision to vaccinate troops against smallpox as evidence of vaccines' importance.
He criticized RFK, Jr. for spreading misinformation.

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John McConnaughy warned that anti-science legislation in the United States threatens public health protections.
He highlighted advances in modern medicine, noting life expectancy has doubled since the United States' founding and that vaccinations have benefited the nation.
He cited George Washington's 1777 decision to vaccinate troops against smallpox as evidence of vaccines' importance.
He criticized RFK, Jr. for spreading misinformation.