US EditionMurray says CDC nominee believes ‘lie’ on vaccine-autism link
- The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Dr. David Weldon, nominee for the CDC director position, on March 13, 2025.
- Dr. Weldon has faced criticism for promoting the debunked claim linking vaccines to autism, raising concerns among experts about his potential leadership at the CDC.
- Fewer than 93% of kindergarteners received all their required vaccinations in the 2023-2024 school year, down from 95% in the 2019-2020 school year, according to KFF administration.
- Experts express concern that Weldon may not adequately support vaccinations, potentially increasing the prevalence of vaccine-preventable diseases and affecting public health.
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Jay Bhattacharya's promise on vaccine safety - Conservative Angle
Dr. Bhattacharya's promise to revisit vaccine safety and expend resources is a start toward reestablishing trust in the medical establishment. The post Jay Bhattacharya's promise on vaccine safety appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing House
CDC’s reported study on vaccines and autism could test RFK Jr.’s pledges to a key senator
Reports of a new federal plan to study whether there’s a link between vaccines and autism could serve as an early test of the commitments Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he received from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in exchange for his support for RFK Jr.’s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary. On Friday, multiple news outlets reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was planning the study. Cassidy said last week that …
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