CDC Reverses Stance on Vaccines and Autism

CDCs Stance on Vaccines and Autism Sparks Controversy: A Comprehensive Assessment UnderwayThe CDCs recent update on its website, stating that vaccines do not cause autism, has sparked concern among public health experts. This contradicts decades of scientific consensus and has been criticized by scientists and advocates. The American Academy of Pediatrics urged the CDC to stop promoting claims that sow doubt about routine immunizations. The CDCs Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, has long claimed a link between vaccines and autism. The update was reportedly surprising to many at the CDC, and former officials expressed concern about scientists being excluded from the review process. The HHS is conducting a comprehensive assessment of autisms causes and updating the CDC website to reflect evidence-based science. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.