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The Initial Impact of RFK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has wasted no time in pursuing his agenda, announcing plans to investigate childhood vaccine schedules and anti-depressant medications as potential drivers of chronic diseases. In a speech to HHS staff, Kennedy urged them to keep an “open mind.” Yet, his past statements and actions raise concerns about the potential erosion of […]

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The Politics of Belief: Vaccine Hesitancy, Conspiracy Narratives, and the RFK Jr. Factor

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump is sparking a nationwide debate about the intersection of science, misinformation, and public trust. RFK Jr.’s polarizing views on vaccines provide a stark lens through which to explore vaccine hesitancy, a growing public health concern. A recent scoping […]

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Changing the Message to Decrease Vaccine Hesitancy

No bones about it. We’re getting crushed by the Delta variant of COVID-19. Or, more accurately, the unvaccinated are getting crushed by the Delta variant. This has created a cascade of direct consequences. First and foremost, people are dying. But not just dying. Dying unnecessarily. As has been noted, 99% of COVID-related deaths have been […]

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The Initial Impact of RFK

The Politics of Belief: Vaccine Hesitancy, Conspiracy Narratives, and the RFK Jr. Factor

Changing the Message to Decrease Vaccine Hesitancy

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