According to theAssociated Press, he has taken a step back from this advocacy since becoming the HHS nominee.
At Tuesdays hearing Hassan asked Kennedy directly about his role in spreading this misinformation.
She explained that for her, the lies felt personal.
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Do you know how many friends with children who have autism?
She immediately wondered if it was possible a vaccine had also done something to her son.
Because sometimes science is wrong, she said.
We make progress, we build on the work, and we become more successful.