Children's Health Defense
| Formation | 2007 |
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| Founder | Eric Gladen |
| Founded at | Washington, D.C. |
| Type | Advocacy group |
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Chief Executive Officer | Mary Holland |
Chief Operating Officer | Kraig Makohus |
Chief Financial Officer | Doug Kissell |
| Website | childrenshealthdefense |
Formerly called | World Mercury Project |
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Children's Health Defense (CHD) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit activist group mainly known for anti-vaccine advocacy and is one of the main sources of misinformation on vaccines.[1][2][3][4][5] Founded as World Mercury Project in 2007 by Eric Gladen, it was chaired by lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from 2015 to 2023.[6]
The group has campaigned against various public health programs, such as vaccination and fluoridation of drinking water.[7] The group has contributed to vaccine hesitancy in the United States, encouraging citizens and legislators to support anti-vaccine regulations and legislation,[8][9] although arguments against vaccination are contradicted by general scientific consensus.[10][11][12][13]
The group's US$15-million budget is funded through donations from individuals (both directly and anonymized through foundations) and affiliate marketing revenues.
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