In August 2026, a poll revealed that while 68% of U.S. adults rejected the vaccine-autism link, skepticism increased since 2021, with 32% unsure or believing the claim. Notably, 50% viewed HHS Secretary Kennedy favorably despite his anti-vaccine stance, raising concerns… Read More »New poll on vaccines and autism — most Americans say not linked
On August 10, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order promoting misinformation about vaccines, supported by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. Their claims misrepresent vaccine safety and dosages, contradict established scientific findings. This order could create confusion and jeopardize… Read More »False claims from Trump during vaccine Executive Order signing
Professor Dorit Rubinstein Reiss discusses the challenges and dangers of splitting the MMR vaccine into separate doses for measles, mumps, and rubella. The process is complex, costly, and unlikely to increase safety. Reiss argues it could lead to lower vaccination… Read More »Splitting the MMR vaccine into its three components will be difficult
The article discusses an executive order issued by President Trump regarding childhood vaccines, assessing its implications and the responses from anti-vaccine advocates. Written by Professor Dorit Reiss, it critiques the executive order for relying on a flawed scientific assessment, revealing… Read More »Anti-vaccine activists misstate the Trump executive order on vaccines
During a recent press conference, President Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy promoted leucovorin as a treatment for autism, misleadingly linking it to a supposed cure. However, scientific evidence does not support leucovorin’s efficacy for autism, and its FDA approval pertains… Read More »What real science says about leucovorin as an autism treatment?
On September 22, 2025, Trump and RFK Jr claimed acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases autism risk and suggested leucovorin could treat autism symptoms. However, substantial evidence refutes these claims, emphasizing that acetaminophen is safe and necessary for managing pregnancy-related pain… Read More »Flimsy evidence behind claim that acetaminophen causes autism
On January 21, 2024, the Trump administration directed the CDC and FDA to pause external communications, threatening public health by hindering disease monitoring and warnings. This decision raises concerns about managing health crises, especially if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assumes… Read More »Trump orders CDC and FDA to pause external communications
The article by Professor Dorit Rubinstein Reiss examines the complexities of presidential appointments, particularly under Donald Trump. It details the categories of appointed officials, their confirmation processes, and the implications of recess appointments. Reiss also highlights concerns regarding political influences… Read More »Presidential appointments — how Trump can give us RFK Jr
The post outlines concerns about the potential negative impact on vaccine policies if Donald Trump or Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were elected President. It highlights fears that Trump could weaken the CDC, FDA, and the Vaccines for Children Program, leading… Read More »Donald Trump hates vaccines and it will harm our children
Donald Trump threatens to defund schools implementing vaccine mandates, possibly risking a public health catastrophe by endangering vaccine rates for diseases like measles, which is highly contagious and potentially fatal. Historically, school vaccine mandates have been crucial in nearly eradicating… Read More »The Trump school vaccine plan will be a public health catastrophe