# Report: White House drafting executive order tying vaccines to autism

Ars Technica reports that the White House is drafting an executive order that would link vaccines to autism, a connection long debunked by scientific consensus. If enacted, the order could reshape federal vaccine policy and public health guidance. The report raises concerns about the administration's stance on established science.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-white-house-drafting-executive-order-linking-vaccines-and-autism/) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:34 +0000