US EditionCDC Changes Webpage to Say Vaccines May Cause Autism, Revising Prior Language
The CDC webpage now states that studies have not ruled out vaccines as a cause of autism, reflecting new HHS-led review and political influence, amid widespread expert criticism.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday revised its autism-and-vaccines page, saying claims that vaccines do not cause autism are not evidence-based and marking the main header with an asterisk linking to Sen. Bill Cassidy.
- HHS said the edits comply with the Data Quality Act and launched a comprehensive autism assessment, while a footnote ties the retained header to a pledge by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Sen. Bill Cassidy.
- CDC career staff and former officials said they were blindsided, and Dr. Susan J. Kressly condemned the change, stating, `'The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism,'` while the Autism Science Foundation added, `'The new statement shows a lack of understanding of the term 'evidence.''`
- Public health experts say the change undermines confidence in vaccines, warning it fuels hesitancy as this year’s measles surge and falling vaccination rates allow measles and whooping cough to rise.
- Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS appointed allies and reshaped the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices earlier this year, with ACIP now studying splitting MMR and removing adjuvants like aluminum.
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