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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 measles vaccine and thimerosal caused his son's autism
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Legal Vaccines Autism
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February 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM (7 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM (7 months ago)

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Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/health/kennedy-vaccine-court.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to overhaul the federal vaccine court, sparking concerns about potential impacts on vaccine access and manufacturing. Experts fear changes could lead to lawsuits and undermine vaccine use. The article analyzes Kennedy's history with vaccine litigation and his views on the court.

Vaccines Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health Policy U.S. Politics Public Health Vaccine Safety

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