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Claim Text: Mr. Kennedy also has hired another Children’s Health Defense alumna, Lyn Redwood, who presented inaccurate data that thimerosal caused autism at recent meeting of scientific advisers to the C.D.C.
Simplified Text: Mr Kennedy also hired Lyn Redwood who presented inaccurate data that thimerosal caused autism at a recent meeting
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Health Autism
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM (6 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.

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