Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science

NPR | By Pien Huang

Published November 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM CST

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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Pien Huang is a health reporter on the Science desk. She was NPR's first Reflect America Fellow, working with shows, desks and podcasts to bring more diverse voices to air and online.

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