The CDC has modified its vaccine safety webpage to align with anti-vaccine rhetoric promoted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking outrage among health experts. The updated page removes definitive statements declaring no link between vaccines and autism, now suggesting that studies haven’t completely ruled out a connection. Critics, including health professionals and organizations, assert that the changes disregard decades of scientific research and undermine public trust. They emphasize that ideological influences are replacing scientific evidence in public health guidance. This shift coincides with a rise in measles outbreaks in the U.S., showcasing the urgency of accurate vaccine communication.

