In the article titled “CDC plans to study link between vaccines and autism as measles cases rise,” Jhyrah DeLapp reports that the CDC is planning an extensive study to investigate the connection between autism and vaccines. This decision comes amid a surge in measles cases in the U.S., with experts emphasizing the importance of vaccine safety.
Dr. John Brooks from McLaren Healthcare highlights the life-saving impact of vaccines, stating, “Vaccines have saved more lives and impacted more health than about anything else that medicine has done its entire history”. The article also notes that the connection between vaccinations and autism is primarily attributed to a retracted study by Andrew Wakefield, which was debunked for its falsified findings.
Julia Harbuck-Valley from Schuerer’s Leader of Quality warns about the contagious nature of measles, comparing it to other illnesses like COVID and influenza5. The CDC has identified 222 new measles cases in 2025, with 94% of those cases being either unvaccinated or having unknown vaccination status.
The article concludes by advising readers to consult healthcare providers before making decisions on vaccination status. For more, please visit: CDC plans to study potential link between vaccines and autism.