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1,000 Rally at Anti-Vax Conference, Demand Stronger Messaging

11/11/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drew about 1,000 supporters at an anti-vax conference in Austin, hosted by Kennedy's Children’s Health Defense.
Del Bigtree encouraged a bolder anti-vaccine stance.
Mark Gorton criticized Kennedy's former nonprofit for weak messaging.
Senator Rand Paul questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic.
Despite studies debunking the vaccine-autism link, many attendees, especially parents of autistic children, felt ignored by the mainstream medical community.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drew about 1,000 supporters at an anti-vax conference in Austin, hosted by Kennedy's Children’s Health Defense.
Del Bigtree encouraged a bolder anti-vaccine stance.
Mark Gorton criticized Kennedy's former nonprofit for weak messaging.
Senator Rand Paul questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic.
Despite studies debunking the vaccine-autism link, many attendees, especially parents of autistic children, felt ignored by the mainstream medical community.