Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . said to be pushing for a change to childhood vaccinations.Secretary Kennedy is looking at the Danish system which recommends only 10 of the 17 shots on the US list. Joining us now, former FDA Commissioner uh Dr. . Scott Gotautle.He serves on the boards of Aluminina, Fizer, and United Health. He is also a CNBC contribu contributor. Good morning, Dr.. Gotautle. Good to have you on. >> Good morning.>> Do what's what's the uh what do you think uh of th ...

RFK Jr. Told CDC To Change Language About Vaccines And Autism On CDC SiteSecretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally ordered the CDC to change its stance on a possible relationship between autism and vaccines, he said in an interview Friday, prompting the agency to edit its website to suggest there could be a link between vaccines and autism.Read more:https://t.co/Hl1Gbd2wt2 (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) ...

RFK Jr. Told CDC To Change Language About Vaccines And Autism On CDC SiteSecretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally ordered the CDC to change its stance on a possible relationship between autism and vaccines, he said in an interview Friday, prompting the agency to edit its website to suggest there could be a link between vaccines and autism.Read more:https://t.co/Hl1Gbd2wt2 (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) ...

After President Trump talked up leucovorin as a possible treatment for autism, demand for the FRAT blood test spiked https://t.co/KWixEVgvEV ...

Does Tylenol cause autism? Researchers can use "natural experiments" to study the link, write Drs. Christopher Worsham and Anupam Jena https://t.co/aogcrOomaa ...

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals - A potential autism treatment was expected to be major news [1] - A meeting between RFK Jr and the head of Tylenol shifted the focus of the news [1]

Vaccine Efficacy and Public Health - Research indicates that RSV, shingles, Tdap, and annual flu vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia [1] - A study found that individuals aged 65 and older who received at least one flu vaccine were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over four years [1] - Decreased access to vaccinations poses a grave threat to public health, potentially leading to outbreaks due to misinformation and confusion [4][5][7] State and Federal Vaccine Policies - Several states, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, have formed the West Coast Health Alliance to issue their own vaccine recommendations [2] - Hawaii's governor signed an emergency proclamation to protect vaccine access, addressing confusion and ensuring continued vaccination availability [3][6] - Concerns are raised regarding federal health policies, particularly those associated with HHS, leading to confusion and potentially lower vaccination rates [4][5][7] Political and Ideological Influences on Healthcare - Divisive policies from HHS are criticized for politicizing healthcare, particularly regarding women's reproductive rights and the Tylenol/acetaminophen and autism debate [9][10][13][14][16] - The assertion of a causal link between Tylenol and autism without clear scientific evidence is criticized for causing unnecessary fear and concern among parents [14][15][16] - There are concerns that personal ideology, rather than science, is influencing healthcare decisions, leading to cuts in research and public health funding [14][15][12]

Tylenol maker Kenvue is reeling after unsupported claims that its popular drug causes autism. Kennedy is unlikely to stop there. (Photo: Andrew Harnik via Getty Images) https://t.co/hAmj6nnpIV https://t.co/K7IXlXmraI ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering adding certain symptoms of autism to an official list of side effects that can be compensated through a government vaccine injury program, according to an adviser https://t.co/QuYKeNMhRH ...

No causal relationship has yet been established between paracetamol and autism. The FDA’s advice on the drug is more nuanced than the president suggests https://t.co/6X2cxw9wAB ...