Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines
The Straits Times
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to fund new and retrospective research on the link between vaccines and autism, aiming to address parental concerns through so-called gold standard science. This initiative comes despite decades of scientific evidence showing no connection between childhood vaccines and autism, as well as previous legal challenges against efforts to alter vaccine schedules. The move reflects President Trump's push for further investigation into autism causes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, while navigating political considerations ahead of upcoming elections.
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