A study by CUNY SPH researchers illustrates how mistrust, misinformation, and concerns about autonomy contribute to low HPV vaccine uptake among U.S. adolescents.

One of the greatest achievements in the history of public health has been protection against infectious diseases by vaccinations which is of considerable importance in controlling respiratory diseases.

The revision, made to the CDC’s “Autism and Vaccines” page, now says that the claim “vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based. According to the new text, studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines may contribute to autism, and research that supports a potential link has been ignored by health authorities.

Among the most commonly cited reasons for COVID vaccine hesitation are fears about side effects, long-term health consequences, and the effectiveness of the vaccine, and mistrust of pharmaceutical corporations and government officials, according to a 2024 review of multiple studies, published in the journal Vaccines.