Archive · 21 Nov 2025
CDC Revises Stance on Vaccine-Autism Link
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its website to say that it's not proven that vaccines don't cause autism.
They're now looking into whether vaccines might be linked to autism.
Some people are happy about this change, while others are worried it might make people stop vaccinating their kids.
Experts say there's no scientific evidence to support a link between vaccines and autism.
CDC updates website to acknowledge vaccine-autism link hasn't been ruled out
CDC launches assessment to evaluate potential autism causes, including vaccines
Experts refute CDC's new stance, citing scientific evidence against vaccine-autism link
CDC's change reflects anti-vaccine stance of Health and Human Services Secretary and President Trump
Indian medical experts reiterate vaccines' safety and lack of autism link
- Who
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- What
- Revised its website regarding vaccines and autism
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- On its official website
- Why
- To reflect the current state of scientific research
Pro-Vaccine Advocates
Anti-Vaccine Advocates
Vaccine Safety
Pro-Vaccine Advocates
Vaccines are safe and effective, and their benefits outweigh potential risks
Anti-Vaccine Advocates
Vaccines may cause serious health issues, including autism
- Autism Prevalence
- About 1 in 127 people worldwide in 2021
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- A diverse group of conditions related to brain development
- CDC's Previous Stance
- Vaccines do not cause autism
- CDC's New Stance
- The claim 'vaccines do not cause autism' is not evidence-based
- Potential Risks of Not Vaccinating
- Measles, diarrhoea, pneumonia, blindness, malnutrition
