Children's Health Defense
American anti-vaccination group led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Children's Health Defense (CHD) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit activist group mainly known for anti-vaccine disinformation, and which has been called one of the main sources of misinformation on vaccines.[1][2][3][4][5] Founded under the name World Mercury Project in 2007, it is chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[6][7] The group has been campaigning against various public health programs, such as vaccination and fluoridation of drinking water.[8] The group has been contributing to vaccine hesitancy in the United States, encouraging citizens and legislators to support anti-vaccine regulations and legislation.[9][10] Arguments against vaccination are contradicted by overwhelming scientific consensus about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.[11][12][13][14] Its $15-million budget is funded through donations from individuals (both directly and anonymized through foundations) and affiliate marketing revenues.
Formation | 2007; 17 years ago (2007) |
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Founder | Eric Gladen |
Founded at | Washington, D.C. |
Type | Advocacy group |
Location | |
Chairman | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On leave since April 2023 |
Vice Chairman | J.B. Handley |
Brian Hooker, Katie Wright, Mary Holland, Terena Thyne Eisner | |
Website | childrenshealthdefense |
Formerly called | World Mercury Project |