Up First from NPR CDC Links Vaccines and Autism, Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan, Mamdani Meets Trump
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Nov 21, 2025 
Ping Huang, an NPR reporter specializing in public health, discusses the CDC's controversial website update linking vaccines and autism, stirring trust issues. Franco Ordoñez, the White House correspondent, analyzes Trump's ambitious 28-point Ukraine peace plan that may hinder relations with Kyiv. Elena Moore, covering politics, shares insights on New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming White House meeting with Trump, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from activism to a diplomatic role.
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Verify Vaccine Claims With Experts
- Do not rely solely on the updated CDC wording for vaccine decisions without checking peer-reviewed research.
- Seek guidance from pediatricians and major medical organizations before changing vaccination plans.
Unclear Source Raises Political Concerns
- CDC staff deny making the website change and HHS won't say who ordered it.
- Ping Huang reports the alteration may be politically motivated, tied to Kennedy's appointment.
Scientific Consensus Remains Unchanged
- Researchers and major medical groups state there is no new evidence linking vaccines to autism.
- Alison Singer and Dr. Sean O'Leary warn the claim is false and may reduce childhood vaccination rates.