Kennedy's Autism Board: Vaccine Debate Amid Research Funding
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshapes federal autism advisory board, appointing members questioning vaccines. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee now includes over a third who promote the debunked vaccine-autism link. Kennedy aims to guide research spending towards possible triggers and related health issues. The committees first meeting is set for March nineteenth, offering non-binding advice on directing hundreds of millions in federal funds. Autism researchers and former board members express concern that this shift could sideline proven science and divert money from key areas like co-occurring conditions. The new chair, a Harvard psychiatrist, pledges to tackle research gaps for those with severe autism, while acknowledging strong evidence against vaccine links. Critics launch an independent autism coordination group to craft their own research plan, stressing limited funds should chase real leads like heritability over settled questions.
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