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A shooting at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, resulting in the death of police officer David Rose, has been linked to vaccine disinformation, with a union demanding that CDC and HHS leaders condemn such misinformation to prevent violence and protect public health. The suspect, Patrick Joseph White, blamed vaccines for his health issues, highlighting the dangerous impact of vaccine disinformation on public safety.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of spreading vaccine disinformation, held a campaign event with Black leaders without addressing his past actions. His film "Medical Racism: The New Apartheid" peddled conspiracy theories about Covid vaccines targeting Black communities. Kennedy, once a vocal anti-vaccine activist, has been more subdued on the topic during his 2024 campaign. He continues to spread misinformation about vaccines, including the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, despite scientific evidence refuting his claims.