Physician and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, ripped into the Trump administration on Thursday over disputes surrounding vaccines and autism.

Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) via online form for comment.

Why It Matters

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its website language regarding vaccines and autism, prompting widespread concern among public health professionals and lawmakers.

The revision comes amid the United States facing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles, and renewed debate over vaccine safety. With government messaging on vaccines under scrutiny, the change has potentially significant implications for public health and trust in science-based policy.

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