Email from Childrens Health Defense The Latest Defender News   Thursday, January 15, 2026     Exclusive: Bird Flu Outbreak 40 Miles From Wisconsin Lab Sparks Concern About Gain-of-Function Experiments ⇱ SHARE ‘Act of Censorship’: Preprint Server Retracts Infant Mortality Study by Children’s Health Defense Scientists ⇱ SHARE Children’s Health Defense Joins Medical Freedom Coalition to End Vaccine and Medical Mandates ⇱ SHARE Growing Number of States Reject New Childhood Vaccine Schedule ⇱ SHARE Pesticides Derived From World War II Nerve Agents — Still Sprayed on Fruits and Vegetables — Found in Pregnant Women ⇱ SHARE New RFK Jr. Pick for Vaccine Panel: ‘I Was Not Anti-Vaccine. I Am Now.’ + More ⇱ SHARE ‘Forever Chemicals’ Now Linked to Scary Disease in Teens + More ⇱ SHARE In case you missed it ... January 14, 2026 Autistic Barbie Spurs Debate Among Parents, Advocates Mattel’s launch this week of its autistic Barbie doll triggered a hot debate among advocates for and parents of autistic people. Some praised the toymaker’s effort to create a “relatable” experience for kids. Others said the doll minimizes and “normalizes” what for many children with autism is a severe disability.     Now you can bookmark your favorite Defender articles to read them later. Not a CHD Insider yet? Join today with a small monthly donation to make a big impact.     Support news that prioritizes your children's well-being DONATE Children's Health Defense® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. We will restore and protect the health of children by eliminating environmental exposures, holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm of children's health. Protecting Children. Exposing Harms. Seeking Justice. Children's Health Defense Childrens Health Defense | 852 Franklin Ave Suite 511 | Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice