The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Colorado Chooses Vaccines have commented on recent changes to the CDC’s Autism and Vaccines webpage. The update now suggests a possible link between vaccines and autism. Health officials state that this is not supported by current scientific evidence. They note that the change was not made by CDC career scientists. Research over the past thirty years, involving millions of children, has found no connection between vaccines and autism.
These changes occur as cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, pertussis, and influenza, are increasing in Colorado and across the United States. Health officials stress the importance of providing families with clear and reliable information about immunization. Vaccines remain an important tool for protecting children from disease…