Kennedy’s Vaccine Stance Sparks Debate Over Preservative-Free Flu Shots
TL;DR
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has influenced a panel to no longer recommend flu vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative he questions due to concerns about neurotoxicity, despite scientific consensus dismissing a link to autism. His actions reflect his longstanding skepticism of vaccine safety, which has sparked controversy and concerns about public trust in vaccines.
- With Flu Shot Vote, Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism Comes Full Circle The New York Times
- RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal : Shots - Health News NPR
- Kennedy’s advisers back flu vaccination, but not shots with a rarely used preservative AP News
- Why Kennedy’s overhaul of a key CDC committee could lead to ‘vaccine chaos’ in the US CNN
- Kennedy's US vaccine panel backs preservative-free shot despite safety evidence Reuters
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