Email from Childrens Health Defense The Latest Defender News   Wednesday, September 17, 2025     Former CDC Officials Take Aim at RFK Jr. During Senate Hearing ⇱ SHARE FDA’s Allowable Level of Aluminum in Vaccines Based on Decades-Old Tests — but the Tests Had Nothing to Do With Safety ⇱ SHARE CDC Vaccine Advisers May Roll Back Recommendation for Hep B Shot at Birth ⇱ SHARE Landmark Study of Teens and Antidepressants Hid Harms, Showed No Benefits ⇱ SHARE HHS Lawyers Objected to New Powers for Kennedy’s COVID Vaccine Adviser + More ⇱ SHARE Data Investigation: Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Backsliding Across the U.S. + More ⇱ SHARE In case you missed it ... September 16, 2025 Fugitive Scientist Behind Vaccine and Autism Studies Arrested for Stealing $1 Million From CDC Danish scientist Poul Thorsen — co-author of influential 2002 and 2003 studies often cited to dismiss a vaccine-autism link — was arrested in Germany and may be extradited to the U.S. on charges of embezzling nearly $1 million from the CDC. His arrest raises new questions about the integrity of the studies used to shape vaccine policy worldwide.     Now you can bookmark your favorite Defender articles to read them later. Not a CHD Insider yet? Join today with a small monthly donation to make a big impact.     Support news that prioritizes your children's well-being DONATE Children's Health Defense® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. We will restore and protect the health of children by eliminating environmental exposures, holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm of children's health. Protecting Children. Exposing Harms. Seeking Justice. Children's Health Defense Childrens Health Defense | 852 Franklin Ave Suite 511 | Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice