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Mr. Kennedy has also recently hired at H.H.S. — and has defended — David Geier, who has for years pushed the discredited theory that thimerosal caused autism.
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Mr Kennedy has hired and defended David Geier who has pushed the discredited theory that thimerosal caused autism
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{
    "person": "David Geier",
    "chemical": "thimerosal",
    "organization": "H.H.S."
}
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Health Politics
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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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Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court
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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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Vaccine Safety
Legal Reform
Robert F Kennedy Jr

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