RFK Jr. to Headline Anti-Vaccine Conference With Andrew Wakefield

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference in Washington, DC, this week. The event is hosted by Children's Health Defense (CHD), an organization that Kennedy formerly led.

Kennedy will appear alongside other prominent figures in the anti-vaccine movement, including Andrew Wakefield. Wakefield, a former doctor, was stripped of his medical license over a fraudulent study that falsely claimed a link between autism and the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. An investigation found Wakefield engaged in serious professional misconduct.

Despite being ostracized by the medical community, Wakefield remains a significant voice within anti-vaccine circles. His discredited claim linking vaccines to autism has been promoted by CHD and Kennedy.

The conference aims to foster discussion on vaccine safety and efficacy, bringing together individuals who question established public health narratives. Organizers state the event will explore alternative perspectives on health and medical interventions.