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Vaccine-Autism Myth Resurfaces, Threatening Public Health

1/31/2025

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The revival of the debunked myth connecting vaccines to autism, spurred by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary, poses a serious threat to public health. Misinformation lingers despite overwhelming evidence against it, jeopardizing vaccination rates. While the origins of autism remain a mystery, vaccines undeniably protect millions of lives worldwide.

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Story summary

The revival of the debunked myth connecting vaccines to autism, spurred by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary, poses a serious threat to public health. Misinformation lingers despite overwhelming evidence against it, jeopardizing vaccination rates. While the origins of autism remain a mystery, vaccines undeniably protect millions of lives worldwide.