Fact Check: Robert F. Kennedy tweets misinformation about vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy is known for supporting vaccine conspiracy theories and misinformation. A recent study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate revealed he is part of a group called the “disinformation dozen” which is responsible for 65% of covid-19 vaccine misinformation on social media.

Kennedy advocates against all vaccines, not just the covid-19 vaccine. He posts frequently about vaccines and backs up his claims with unsubstantiated articles.

This particular tweet implies that vaccines cause a variety of health problems in children, including autism, allergies, ADHD, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Is there any truth to these claims?

Simply put, all of the claims made in the tweet are false.

There is some truth in the idea that vaccines can cause health problems, in rare cases. However, none of these health conditions are the ones described in the tweet.

The below fact sheet provides accurate information on vaccines from reputable scientific sources.

Vaccines pose very few health risks and greatly benefit public health.

Sources such as Robert F. Kennedy are unreliable and biased. As a result, these tweets should not be used as a source of information.

More accurate resources include the CDC, government websites, and resources from established institutions.