Left-leaning sources frame RFK Jr.'s decision to remove thimerosal from vaccines as an unscientific, politically motivated capitulation to anti-vaccine misinformation. They emphasize the lack of evidence for thimerosal's harm, the controversial nature of Kennedy's hand-picked advisory panel, and the suppression of scientific data, portraying the move as a dangerous precedent driven by ideological allies rather than public health.

"The decision to remove thimerosal from all vaccines in the US will also probably complicate the global picture for vaccine makers."

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"This action fulfills a long-overdue promise to protect our most vulnerable populations from unnecessary mercury exposure."

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right-leaning sources frame RFK Jr.'s order as a courageous move to protect public health from unnecessary toxins and challenge the medical establishment. They emphasize his commitment to safety over corporate interests, portraying him as a champion of individual liberty against government overreach and mainstream scientific consensus.

"The move targets thimerosal, a preservative that anti-vaccine activists blame for neurodevelopmental disorders, despite repeated studies debunking such claims."

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