CDC website is changed to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Published by CBS News on November 22, 2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-website-change-vaccines-autism/
Recent edits to the CDC’s website removed language explicitly stating that vaccines do not cause autism, prompting concern among scientists and public health experts. While no new evidence has emerged to change the scientific consensus, changes in wording and emphasis can create confusion or fuel misinformation. How official health agencies present settled science plays a critical role in maintaining public trust and vaccine confidence.