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Senator Cassidy Defends Vaccines Amid Controversial CDC Update

11/24/2025

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Senator Bill Cassidy stressed vaccine efficacy after a CDC update questioned the autism link.
On CNN, he warned that undermining the scientific consensus on vaccine safety endangers public health.
He noted CDC changes reflect ongoing DHHS discussions led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Cassidy aligned his views with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kennedy has maintained his controversial stance despite the evidence being dismissed.

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Senator Bill Cassidy stressed vaccine efficacy after a CDC update questioned the autism link.
On CNN, he warned that undermining the scientific consensus on vaccine safety endangers public health.
He noted CDC changes reflect ongoing DHHS discussions led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Cassidy aligned his views with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kennedy has maintained his controversial stance despite the evidence being dismissed.