A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted false claims about the connection between immunizations and autism has been tapped by the federal government to conduct a critical study of possible links between the two, according to current and former federal health officials.
The Department of Health and Human Services has hired David Geier to conduct the analysis, according to the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. Geier and his father, Mark Geier, have published papers claiming vaccines increase the risk of autism, a theory that has been studied for decades and scientifically debunked.
The comments express strong disapproval and concern over the decision to appoint a vaccine skeptic, David Geier, to lead a federal study on immunizations and autism. Many commenters highlight Geier's lack of medical credentials and past disciplinary actions, viewing the... Show more
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