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medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-29
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About 1 in 3 Americans say RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccination
medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-29
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The role of conspiracy mindset in reducing support for child vaccination for COVID-19 in the United States
Frontiers in Psychology · 2023
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Misinformation about vaccine safety and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among adults and 5–11-year-olds in the United States
Vaccine · 2022
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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedA nationally representative APPC survey found that 31% of U.S. adults say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends that children be vaccinated against measles, compared with 29% who say he does not and 40% who are unsure.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedThat share increased from 23% in August 2025 to 31% in August 2026.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedThe article says most Americans agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics that there is no link between vaccines and autism, while a minority agree with the CDC’s revised webpage language.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated55% vs. 18%
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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe article says APPC researchers have found that false beliefs about vaccines, including an MMR-autism link, are associated with lower likelihood of recommending the MMR vaccine and reluctance to take or recommend some other vaccines.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThe survey reports that Kennedy’s favorability remains low, with 23% viewing him favorably and 50% unfavorably.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated23% favorable; 50% unfavorable
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Crossref, PubMed, Europe PMC · 17 candidate papers
The role of conspiracy mindset in reducing support for child vaccination for COVID-19 in the United States
Frontiers in Psychology · 2023 · Crossref
Misinformation about vaccine safety and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among adults and 5–11-year-olds in the United States
Vaccine · 2022 · Crossref
Making America Healthy Again: Remedies for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Campaign against Chronic Disease.
The Hastings Center Report · 2025 · PubMed
Investigating the Trifecta of Measles Cases, Vaccination Rates, and Homeschooling in the United States
2026 · Crossref
Who Will Protect the Children?
2026 · Europe PMC
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