Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearings regarding his views on vaccines, particularly in light of his assertion that a recent study contradicted established beliefs about vaccine safety. This claim has been sharply criticized by academics who deem the study unreliable. The study's connections to vaccine skeptics and its rejection by mainstream journals further complicate Kennedy's position. Critics warn that if confirmed, his stance could undermine public confidence in vaccines, a sentiment echoed by his previous references to discredited research.
We authors were delighted and honored that R.F.K. Jr. referred to our work in his confirmation hearing, the study's lead author, Anthony Mawson, said in an email.
Academics have pounced on the study that Mr. Kennedy cited during the hearing, shredding it as methodologically faulty and biased.
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