Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image
The New York Times
Dr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken control of the HHS advisory committee on childhood vaccines and autism, reshaping it to align with his long-held skepticism regarding vaccine safety. This leadership change signals a significant shift in federal policy direction toward prioritizing individual medical exemptions and alternative research approaches over established scientific consensus.
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