Hey RFK Jr. - Shut the F@*K up.

The menace is at it again.

The existence of RFK Jr. in public health is distorting public trust, creating false hope and is profoundly dangerous. This is not mere pedantry - there are two critical reasons to address his position at HHS and many of his claims, behaviors, and policies. First, historical accountability demands that we document responsible voices countering misinformation. Future generations will ask, "Where was everyone when this was happening?" Second, there is a need for clear, real-time explanations of scientific reality when public figures make unfounded assertions.

Yesterday, RFK Jr. announced that autism is both "preventable" and an "epidemic." These are significant claims requiring careful examination through established scientific frameworks. To evaluate such statements, we must first understand the foundational concept of public health surveillance - the systematic, ongoing collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential for planning, implementing, and evaluating public h…