Ep 26. "Is anything RFK says true?" Exploring autism, thimerosal in vaccines, and "re-doing" clinical trials.

In today’s episode, we take on a challenging and timely topic: public trust in health communication, especially when high-profile figures make statements that conflict with established scientific evidence. Recent comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now serving as U.S. Health Secretary, have generated widespread public confusion, with reactions from British scientists, global health agencies, and clinicians offering sharply contrasting views.

Dr Eliz Kilich and, Dr. Lydia Yarlott, unpack four of the most debated claims—carefully, calmly, and from a British medical perspective:

1. “Thimerosal should be banned from ALL influenza vaccines to protect children and pregnant women.”
   We explore what thimerosal actually is, its current use in the UK, and what the evidence shows regarding safety and the confusion with methyl mecury and ethyl mercury. We discuss why RFK has focused on this chemical in particular. 

2. “Paracetamol in pregnancy caused the autism epidemic.”
   We reflect on our latest dedicated episode and how risk is communicated to expectant parents.

3. “COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.”
   We place this statement against the actual WHO recommendations, discuss how guidance evolves over time, and why differing national policies often have nothing to do with safety concerns.

4. “VAERS and existing vaccine safety systems don’t work.”
   We examine how vaccine surveillance operates 
   
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   Disclaimer: Remember we are sharing our opinions and medical knowledge, and not associated with our affiliations. Note that knowledge evolves over time. Note that this is not direct medical advice as we are not your personal doctors however feel free to share any ideas expressed with your own healthcare professional as needed. This episode is unsponsored and received no financial incentive.