Colorado Chooses Vaccines has expressed concern over recent updates to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Autism and Vaccines webpage. The organization states that the revised content now suggests a link between vaccines and autism, which they describe as a false claim not supported by scientific evidence.
According to Colorado Chooses Vaccines, “CDC career scientists did not initiate or endorse the change, and it contradicts more than three decades of research from the United States and around the world—spanning millions of children—that has consistently found the same thing: vaccines do not cause autism.”
The statement comes at a time when both Colorado and other parts of the country are seeing an increase in diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, such as measles, pertussis, and influenza. The group emphasizes that families require reliable information to make informed decisions about vaccination.
“Families need clear, reliable guidance to make informed decisions—especially about vaccines, which remain one of the most effective tools to protect children,” Colorado Chooses Vaccines said.
The organization notes ongoing collaboration among health professionals, public-health leaders, policymakers, and community organizations in Colorado aimed at strengthening immunization efforts. “Colorado’s health professionals, public-health leaders, policymakers, and community organizations are working together to strengthen our immunization ecosystem and ensure families receive clear, evidence-based information,” their statement reads.
Colorado Chooses Vaccines was established to support these initiatives and assist residents in navigating changes at the federal level regarding vaccine policy. They aim to provide Coloradans with accurate information amid evolving national guidance.
