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CDC Sparks Outcry Over Anti-Vaccine Claims Amid Resignations

11/20/2025

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On November 20, 2025, the CDC updated its website with anti-vaccine rhetoric linking vaccines to autism.
The Autism Science Foundation reaffirmed that vaccines do not cause autism and noted fraudulent studies.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC and called the changes a public health emergency.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration has undermined vaccination policies and contributed to declines in childhood vaccination and a resurgence of measles.

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On November 20, 2025, the CDC updated its website with anti-vaccine rhetoric linking vaccines to autism.
The Autism Science Foundation reaffirmed that vaccines do not cause autism and noted fraudulent studies.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC and called the changes a public health emergency.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration has undermined vaccination policies and contributed to declines in childhood vaccination and a resurgence of measles.