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"I continue to have concerns about Mr. Kennedy's views on vaccines and his selective interpretation of scientific studies, which initially caused my misgivings about his nomination."

"Unless something changes, RFK Jr. will become the next HHS secretary."

"I expect both Tulsi and RFK JR to cross the finish line successfully."

"Robert F Kennedy Jr is just one vote away from being confirmed as the Health and Human Service Secretary."

"He will be the secretary."

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its website to state that the claim vaccines do not cause autism is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its website to state that the claim vaccines do not cause autism is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.

The website change occurred without the knowledge of CDC career scientists, with multiple former officials stating that staff were blindsided by the modifications and that the updates did not follow normal scientific clearance processes.

The website change occurred without the knowledge of CDC career scientists, with multiple former officials stating that staff were blindsided by the modifications and that the updates did not follow normal scientific clearance processes.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, had previously made an agreement with U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) not to remove language stating vaccines do not cause autism, leading to an asterisk notation on the updated webpage.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, had previously made an agreement with U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) not to remove language stating vaccines do not cause autism, leading to an asterisk notation on the updated webpage.

More than 40 studies involving over 5.6 million people across seven countries have investigated claims linking vaccines to autism and found no connection, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical organizations.

More than 40 studies involving over 5.6 million people across seven countries have investigated claims linking vaccines to autism and found no connection, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical organizations.

This comes after DHS announced it has launched a "comprehensive" assessment of autism causes, including investigations into plausible biological mechanisms and potential causal links between vaccines and the condition.

This comes after DHS announced it has launched a "comprehensive" assessment of autism causes, including investigations into plausible biological mechanisms and potential causal links between vaccines and the condition.

Cassidy, who is a doctor by trade, in a statement said that any claims opposed to the idea that vaccines for childhood disease are "safe and effective and will not cause autism" are "wrong, irresponsible and actively" hurt Americans' health.

Cassidy, who is a doctor by trade, in a statement said that any claims opposed to the idea that vaccines for childhood disease are "safe and effective and will not cause autism" are "wrong, irresponsible and actively" hurt Americans' health.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its website on Wednesday to state that the claim vaccines do not cause autism is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its website on Wednesday to state that the claim vaccines do not cause autism is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had previously made an agreement with Senator Bill Cassidy not to remove language stating vaccines do not cause autism, leading to an asterisk notation on the updated webpage.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had previously made an agreement with Senator Bill Cassidy not to remove language stating vaccines do not cause autism, leading to an asterisk notation on the updated webpage.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it has launched a comprehensive assessment of autism causes, including investigations into plausible biological mechanisms and potential causal links between vaccines and the condition.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced it has launched a comprehensive assessment of autism causes, including investigations into plausible biological mechanisms and potential causal links between vaccines and the condition.

Children's Health Defense, an organization previously led by Kennedy, praised the website changes, while the Autism Science Foundation and other medical groups condemned the modifications as spreading harmful misinformation.

Children's Health Defense, an organization previously led by Kennedy, praised the website changes, while the Autism Science Foundation and other medical groups condemned the modifications as spreading harmful misinformation.

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