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Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science

By Pien Huang

Published November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM EST

This week a CDC website briefly suggested a vaccine–autism link, prompting experts to urge the public to rely on credible medical guidance.

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