On September 26, 2025, around 20 anti-vaccine activists rallied outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta to support Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The event was organized by Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group he previously led. Attendees showed solidarity after Kennedy and President Trump controversially linked Tylenol to an autism epidemic during a recent press conference.
The rally was significant as it took place near a location associated with a recent tragic shooting connected to vaccine-related beliefs. Attendees held signs with various messages, reflecting both support for Kennedy and connections to broader conspiracy theories, including a controversial narrative about vaccines. Some expressed their views on the dangers of vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry, citing personal experiences with autistic children and political motivations.
Participants included local political figures who shared concerns about vaccines, with some dismissing worries about infectious diseases. The rally was relatively calm with no opposition present, though passing motorists occasionally voiced disapproval. The event highlighted ongoing tensions around vaccine discourse and public health messaging.
