CDC Website Replaced With Anti-Vax Claims

Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website was recently replaced with anti-vaccine talking points. Bullet points on the page now question the evidence-based claim that vaccines do not cause autism. Despite overwhelming scientific consensus and numerous studies refuting a link, the updated CDC content suggests a possibility of such a connection.

This alteration has drawn significant backlash. A former director at the CDC described the changes as a 'national embarrassment' and a 'public health emergency,' stating that scientists at the agency were blindsided. The changes are seen as part of an effort to cast doubt on vaccinations, a move that has coincided with a drop in routine childhood vaccinations and a surge in preventable diseases like measles.

The modifications to the CDC website come amid broader efforts to re-evaluate government vaccine data. These actions have raised concerns about the integrity of public health information and the potential impact on public trust and vaccination rates.