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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website with a new stance on the potential link betweenvaccines and autism.

The new wording on the CDC’s site now states, “The claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism‘ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.”

It also adds, “Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities.”

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The agency noted that the statement “vaccines do not cause autism” has been “historically disseminated” by the CDC and other federal health agencies in an effort to prevent vaccine hesitancy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website with a new stance on the potential link between vaccines and autism.(AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

Previously, the CDC page stated: “Studies have shown that there is no link between receiving vaccines and developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).”

The U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a “comprehensive assessment” ofpotential causes of autism, the CDC stated.

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The agency noted that the statement “vaccines do not cause autism” has been “historically disseminated” by the CDC and other federal health agencies in an effort to prevent vaccine hesitancy.(iStock)

The Children’s Health Defense applauded the CDC’s updated web page.

“Finally, the CDC is beginning to acknowledge the truth about this condition that affects millions, disavowing the bold, long-running lie that ‘vaccines do not cause autism,’” Mary Holland, Esq., president and CEO of Children�

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“No studies have ever proved this irresponsible claim;on the contrary, many studies point to vaccines as the plausible primary cause of autism.Thankfully, HHS has now launched a comprehensive assessment on the causes of autism, including an investigation of plausible biological mechanisms.”

Other medical organizations have spoken out against the possibility of vaccines contributing to autism.(iStock)

Dr.�no scientific evidence” that vaccines cause autism.

“Vaccine confidence is eroding despite the fact that the vast majority of our vaccines have been around a long time and are crucial tools in the fight against vaccine-preventable disease and deaths from associated pathogens,�

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“It is always useful to study and restudy any preventive, but crucial to do so without spreading fear,” the doctor went on.“There is always a risk-benefit analysis that needs to be done for any patient receiving a vaccine, but for the vast majority, it favors the vaccine both in terms of protecting the individual and the community.”

Other medical organizations have spoken out against the possibility of vaccines contributing to autism.

“Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism,” TheAmerican Academy of Pediatricsstates on its website.

“Scientists are learning more about potential causes of autism all the time.One thing we know with certainty is that vaccines are not one of the causes.There is no single, root cause of autism.”

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