Summary

Donald Trump plans to discuss potentially ending childhood vaccination programs with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Health and Human Services.

Trump expressed openness to revisiting vaccine policies, citing concerns about autism rates, despite scientific consensus debunking links between vaccines and autism.

Critics warn reducing vaccinations could lead to outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles.

Kennedy, known for questioning vaccine safety, would oversee the CDC if confirmed.

Public health experts remain concerned about the implications.

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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I came here to say this. We're just getting a lot better at recognizing it earlier to try to jump on getting the kiddos into therapy to limit the impact on their life as adults.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    My dad was born in the 30s, and was just as autistic as me. His mother (born 1910) died when I was little, but I remember her being eccentric, and my mother called her "difficult". They both lived perfectly normal lives, they were just very different from the others around them. I'm autistic and so is my nephew; that's four generations, spanning a century.

    We have always been here.

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  • [–] -4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    We have always been here.

    Not at all. We have altered the environment faster and more drastically in the last 150 years and have definitely caused all kinds of issues.

    https://scitechdaily.com/born-before-1996-according-to-scientists-leaded-gas-may-have-permanently-altered-your-personality/

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I mean, go off with your conspiracy theory that's not supported by your link, I guess.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    What conspiracy theory? Coal fired power plants, gas emissions, and microplastics have demonstrably altered the planet and has affected the health of every single person alive. In fact, it's estimated that lead in gasoline might have directly and instruction killed more people than any other single source in history.

    I ask again, what conspiracy theory?

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