U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s promotion of vaccine safety doubts has persisted, despite numerous studies disproving a link between vaccines and autism. This controversy is compounded by the significant rise in autism diagnoses over the years. Dr. Allen Frances, who led the task force for the DSM's autism definition revision, suggests that the expanded criteria could partly explain the increased rates. The ongoing debate around vaccine safety and autism remains contentious, influenced by public perception and clinical framing.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has spent years spreading doubt about the safety of vaccines and linking them to autism, despite numerous studies debunking this claim.
The dramatic increase in autism diagnoses may partially result from a broader clinical definition, as noted by Dr. Allen Frances, a key figure in its revision.
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