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Rolf Hazlehurst, who was until recently a lawyer with Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group Mr. Kennedy founded, has litigated his son’s case for 22 years, claiming that the measles vaccine and thimerosal, a preservative, caused his son’s autism.
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Rolf Hazlehurst has litigated his son's case for 22 years claiming the measles vaccine and thimerosal caused his son's autism
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{
    "person": "Rolf Hazlehurst",
    "vaccine": "measles vaccine",
    "chemical": "thimerosal",
    "organization": "Children\u2019s Health Defense"
}
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM (3 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM (3 days ago)

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Health Secretary Kennedy plans to reform the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, aiming for efficiency but risking reduced vaccine access due to potential changes.

Vaccine Policy
US Politics
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Legal Reform
Robert F Kennedy Jr

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