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What Happened: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation for water fluoridation in the U.S. and is forming a task force to examine fluoride’s health effects. Separately, he has backed the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine he previously criticized.
Who’s Involved: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC, the EPA, Utah State lawmakers, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
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Where & When: Announcement made in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 7, 2025.
Key Quote: “I’m very, very proud of this state for being the first state to ban it, and I hope many more will.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Impact: Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water; public water systems must cease fluoridation by May 7.
IN FULL:
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is setting a new course for U.S. water fluoridation policies, advocating for the CDC to withdraw its longstanding support. This initiative is coupled with the assembly of a dedicated task force to evaluate the health implications associated with fluoride use in drinking water.
Kennedy’s announcement came in the wake of Utah’s recent legislative action making it the first state in the nation to implement a ban on water fluoridation. Addressing reporters, Kennedy expressed pride in Utah’s pioneering stance, citing concerns over fluoride as a neurotoxin potentially linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis and bone fractures. His remarks were backed by Utah lawmakers supportive of the legislation, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Historically, the CDC has positioned water fluoridation as a preventive measure against tooth decay, stipulating an optimal concentration of 0.7 milligrams per liter. Despite this, some experts argue that adverse effects may occur at certain exposure levels. A 2023 review by the National Toxicology Program indicated that elevated fluoride exposure could negatively impact children’s IQ scores.
However, the fluoride push comes as Kennedy has alienated many longtime supporters by endorsing the controversial media, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Previously, he has been critical of the combined vaccination, which skeptics have linked to rising levels of autism in children, going so far as to brand it a “NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT” after it allegedly caused a mumps outbreak on a U.S. warship.
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