This scientific briefing from the New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health summarizes the existing literature on acetaminophen use during pregnancy. It confirms the safety of acetaminophen when used as directed and emphasizes that no causal link has been established between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

This statement outlines the Northeast Public Health Collaborative’s (NEPHC) Fall 2025 recommendations for COVID-19 and MMRV vaccinations. It reaffirms existing COVID-19 vaccination guidance for eligible individuals. It also addresses the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s (ACIP) recent change in recommendation regarding the MMRV vaccine, and reemphasizes the importance of vaccination in protecting against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.

This statement from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative (NEPHC) strongly refutes recent claims linking vaccines to autism and highlights that decades of rigorous scientific research have found no such connection. NEPHC emphasizes the importance of vaccination in preventing disease and protecting public health and urges the public to consult with qualified healthcare professionals for accurate information about vaccines.

This statement from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative (NEPHC) reaffirms the importance of universal hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns. It summarizes the scientific evidence and medical guidelines demonstrating the vaccine's safety and effectiveness in preventing hepatitis B infection, a serious disease that can lead to chronic liver problems and death.