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CDC to study potential links between vaccines and autism despite research showing no connection (www.theguardian.com)

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Summary

The CDC plans to study potential links between vaccines and autism, despite extensive research debunking such a connection.

The move follows pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, and comes amid a growing measles outbreak linked to declining vaccination rates.

Autism diagnoses have risen due to improved screening, but false claims persist. Trump has publicly supported Kennedy’s efforts, raising concerns among scientists and some Republicans.

Critics worry the study could legitimize misinformation and further undermine vaccine confidence.

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[–] ceenote 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

~~When~~ If it finds no link, the anti-vaxxers will accept the results and stop parroting fearmongering misinformation, right? Right?