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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a large-scale research initiative to identify the cause of autism by September. He aims to determine the root of this developmental disability, despite the scientific consensus that genetics and environmental factors are involved, and decades of research refuting a link to vaccines. Kennedy's announcement comes amidst ongoing debate surrounding vaccine safety and autism, fueled by previously debunked studies.

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