The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced their plans to fund research on the debunked link between vaccines and autism. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to explore the association between vaccination and autism prevalence. The contract for this research will be awarded to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pending finalization.
It is important to note that this contract is sole-source, meaning that other institutions did not formally compete for the funding. This is typically the case when one institution is deemed to be the only place where the research can be effectively carried out. However, the government may still choose to fund additional research on similar questions related to vaccines and autism.
While the details of the research have not been fully disclosed, it is clear that the CDC is taking steps to address concerns surrounding the safety of vaccines and their alleged connection to autism. This move marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over vaccination practices and their impact on public health.
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