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RFK Jr. calls for end to fluoride in drinking water

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Trump administrationApril 8, 2025 7:22 pm

RFK Jr. calls for end to fluoride in drinking water

The CDC’s guidance is considered the best scientific standard when it comes to fluoridation in drinking water. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is directing the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in water altogether, despite pushback from dentists and health experts. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports for more context.

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