CDC Emails On Changing Definitions

From: Jorgensen, Cynthia (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
Sent: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:43:26 40000

To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
Subject: lanaguage?
From: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 4:35 PM
To: Lowndes, Andrew (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <lix2@ecdc gov»; LaRocque, Marcie
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; St James, Jacqueline N. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) (CTR)
<[email protected]>
Ce: Ponder, Marilyn (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <qvig@ede gov»; Witbart, Lauren Ann
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <xap3@cde gov
Subject: RE: Who owns this page?
00 you all have recommended updates for the content?
Alycia
From: Lowndes, Andrew (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <llx2@cdc gov>
“To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfy@cdc.£0v>; LaRocque, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)
(CTR) <[email protected]>; St James, Jacqueline N. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Ce: Ponder, Marilyn (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; Witbart, Lauren Ann
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <xap3@cde gov>
HiAlycia,
People have been asking us if COVID-19 vaccines are not technically vaccines. They often cite that page
25 CDC’ definition for what counts as a vaccine. Here are a few examples (more in the attached
spreadsheets):
« Isittrue that this shot for Covid is not actuallya vaccine per your definition? Does this shot
make you immune to the Covid virus? If not, why should | get the shot?
« Reading the CC's definition of vaccine i says ..10 produce immunity to. specific
disease." Everything you read today says this shot doesn't give you immunity but helps a
person fight off the infection. Our question is how is the CDC and the rest of the world allowed
to call the shota vaccination when it doesn't even meet your own definition
hitps://www cde gov/vaceines/vac-gen/imz-basics him The definition of the word vaccine used
on this page states that avaccine produces immunity. Further, immunity is defined as being.
exposed tot the pathogen) without becoming infected. There are several vaccines, including
the new COVID vaccines that do not produce immunity as defined. Would t be possible for you
to update the page to be more clear on the definition ofa vaccine? | was directed to this page
by someone attempting to use it asproof that the EUA COVID vaccines are not really vaccines
since they do not provide immunity as defined on the linked page. Hopefully this can help clear
up some disinformation that has been spread during the pandemic.
« Please update the definition of vaccine on your website found at
hitps://www.cde gov/vacines/vacgen/imz-basics htm People are citing this as proof that the.
mRNA vaccines are not really vaccines. The definition needs to include new technological
advances (miriam webster has done this). Thanks
Right-wing covid-19 pandemic deniers are using your "vaccine" definition to argue that mRNA
vaccines are not vaccines: Here is the definition from the CDC website: Vaccine: A product that
stimulates a person's immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the
person from that disease. Vaccines are usually administered through needle injections, but can
also be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose. The phrase "to produce immunity” was
interpreted to mean “complete” or “perfect” immunity. This was twisted to claimthat the
existing covid-19 vaccines were not vaccines because they only prevented severe fines. | think
it would be more accurate to say thata vaccine function is "to stimulate an immune response"
10beclear that perfect immunity isnot what defines a vaccine.
Best,
Andrew
From: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<[email protected]>
To: LaRocque, Marcie (CDG/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <lox3@cde gov; St James, Jacqueline N.
(COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Cc: Ponder, Marilyn (COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) (CTR)<avl8@cdcgov»; Lowndes, Andrew
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)<Ihx2 @cde.gov>; Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<ap3@cdegor>
‘Subject: RE: Who owns this page?
Yes, there are a fewofthese pages we are reviewing.
What are the questions coming in?
Alycia
From: LaRocque, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <lox3@cdcgov>
‘Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 2:56 PM
To: st James, Jacqueline N. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <ibx9@cdc gov; Downs, Alycia E.
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@cdc gov>
Ce: Ponder, Marilyn (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; Lowndes, Andrew
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <lx2@cdegov; Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<ap3@cicgov
‘Adding Alycia
~Alycia we've talked about this page/section of pages recently. See below.
From: St James, Jacqueline N. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
To: LaRocque, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Cc: Ponder, Marilyn (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; Lowndes, Andrew
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)<[email protected]>; Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<xap3@cdcgov>
Marcie, who own this page- Immunization Basics|COC?
JACQUIE ST JAMES, MPH | Web Designer/ UX Wiiter
Peraton | Health Protection Solutions.
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From: Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/ODID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
To: st James, Jacqueline N. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <ibx9@cdc gov>
Ce: Ponder, Marilyn (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; Lowndes, Andrew
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Subject: Who owns this page?
HiJacauie,
“Thank you!
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To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfy4@cdc gov
Subject: FW: CDC INFO; Topic Glossary entry for "vaccine" is too narrow; [CDC-1962483-
BIN3Y9) CRM:00701034
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Requestor is suggesting we update to match imz-basics.
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Please broaden the glossary entry for "vaccine"
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(https://www.cde.gov/vaccines/terms/glossary.html#v) to match the definition on the CDC
The too-narrow definition in the Glossary is being used by anti-vaxxers to spread the lie that the
mRNA COVID vaccines are not "vaccines."
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Sent: 8/20/2021
From: General Public
Subject: Glossary entry for "vaccine" is too narrow
Email Address: rE
Question: Please broaden the glossary entry for "vaccine"
(https://wwiw. cde. gov/vaceines/terms/glossary. htmi#v) to match the definition on the CDC
Immunization Basics page: htps://www.cde.zov/vacines/vac-gen/imz-basics him
“The too-narrow definition in the Glossary is being used by anti-vaxxers to spread theli that the
mRNA COVID vaccines are not "vaccines."
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From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) (CTR)
Sent: Wed, 15ep 2021 18:35:21 +0000
Subject: RE: Immunization Basics update - due by COB
HiAlycia,
“This request has been completed and pushed lve:
Immunization Basics| CDC
Thanks,
Mike
James Michael Jones (Mike)
Hoalth Communication SpocialstWober Shandwick
ContractorforHCSONCIRDICDC.
0404.718:5522 | C: 678-416-1541 | [email protected]
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 20211249 PM
To: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Subject: Immunization Basics update-du by COB
HiMike,
Please submita ticket to get this definition updated ASAP on this page: Immunization Basics| COC
Currently posted:
Vaccine:A product that stimulates a person's immune system to produce immunity to aspecific
disease, protecting the person from that disease. Vaccines are usually administered through
needle injections, but can also be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose.
Update to:
Vaccine:
A preparation that is used to stimulate the body's immune response against diseases.
Vaccinesare usually administered through needle injections, but some can be administered by
mouth or sprayed into the nose.
Thanks!
Aycia
From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)

Subject: RE: Immunization Basics
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To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>

‘Subject: RE: Immunization Basics
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From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>

‘Subject: Immunization Basics
Due Friday, 8/27.
Thanks!
Alycia
Sent: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:02:22 +0000
To: ‘Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
Okay- thanks very much.
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfy4@cdcgov>

‘Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:01 PM
‘Subject: RE: Immunization Basics.
‘This page will eventually redirect to anotherbutwe need to keep it for now.
From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)<[email protected]>
‘Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 1:45 PM
To: Downs, Alycia £. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<[email protected]>
Hi Alycia,
“Thanks,
Mike
James Michael Jones (Mike)
Hoalth Communication SpocialstWober Shandwick
Contrac forHCSONCIRDICDC.
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0/404.718:5522 | C: 678-416-1541 | [email protected]
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfy4@cdc sov>

‘Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 11:59 AM
Subject: Immunization Basics
Due Friday, 8/27.
Thanks!
Alycia
From: Downs, Alycia E. COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
Sent: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:19:27 +0000
To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)
‘Thanks, | should have mentioned it before!

From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <oiw8@cdc. gov
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:19 PM
To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Ofcourse = no problem.
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) <gfy4@cdc gov>
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definition of vaccin
From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <ciw8@cdegov

To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfyé@cdc.gov>
‘Subject: RE: Immunization Basics
Your request: Changes to “Immunization Basics" page has been completed and pushed live.
Mike
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfy4@cdc gov>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 11:59 AM
To: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <oiwS@cde gov>
Subject: Immunization Basics
On this page: immunization Basics| COC
Due Friday, 8/27.
Thanks!
Alycia
From: Kroger, Andrew (CDC/DDIO/NCIRD/ISD)
sent: Thu, 9 Sep 2021 16:23:41 +0000
To: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD); Morell, Valerie
(CDC/DDID/NCIRO/ISD)
Subject: RE: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media lam of COC changing its
definition of vaccine- NEW
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Andrew
Andrew Kroger MD, MPH

Communication and Education Branch
Immunization Services Division
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
Roybal Campus
1600 Cifton Road, M/S A-19
Atlanta, GA 30329-4027
From: Nordlund, Kristen (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <hokd@cdc gov

Sent: Thursday, September9, 2021 11:21 AM
To: Kroger, Andrew (COC/ODID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>; Morell, Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRO/1SD)
<wma@cdcgov>
Subject: RE: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claim of COC changing its definition of
vaccine - NEW
Thanks Andrew. Two questions:
Thanks,
Kristen
From: Kroger, Andrew (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)<aok2@cdegov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 6:45 PM
To: Morell, Valerie (CDC/0DID/NCIRD/ISD) <xmé@cdc. gov>
a: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<hoké@cdc.gov>
Subject: RE: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claim of COC changing its definition of
vaccine - NEW
Andrew
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Roybal Campus
1600 Clifton Road, M/S A-19
Adanta, GA 30329-4027
From: Morell, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <vamé@cdc gov>

Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 20214:24 PM
To: Kroger, Andrew (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>
Ce: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<hoké@cdegov>
Subject: FW: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claimof COC changing ts definition of
vaccine - NEW
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From: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
‘Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 2:42 PM
To: Morell, Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>
Ce: Grusich, Katherina (Kate) (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <yhb3@cdegov>
‘Subject: FW: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claim of COC changing its definition of
vaccine - NEW
Valerie,
We have a fact check from Miami Herald abouta tweet calling out the change in CDC's definition of “vaccine”
onthe website. Are you okay if we provide the below?
Thanks,
Kristen
From: NMB Media Inquiry System (COC) <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:48 AM
To: Pauley, Scott (CDC/OD/OADC) <[email protected]>
‘Subject: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claim of COC changing ts definition of vaccine-
New
Inquiry MIS-126231 has been created and assigned to Pauley, Scott (CDC/OD/OADC)
Mobile Link | Details
Priority: Normal
Deadline DateTime: 2021-09-08 16:34:00.0
Summary: fact checking social media claimof COC changing ts definition of vaccine.
Status: PO Review
Media Outlet : [Miamiterald]
‘Team: Deputy Team
Media Reporter: Katie Camero
Email Address: [email protected]
Inquiry Description:
Hello,
Its spreading on Twitter that the CDC changed its definitionofthe term "vaccine." and some
people are using that to say the COVID-19 vaccines do not work.
see this website was last "reviewed" Sept. I.
Can the CDC clarify this change, explain why it was changed and share what the definition
of "vaccine" was before.
Regards,
Katie Camero
National Real-Time Team
Science Reporter, McClatchy
Twitter: @camerokt_
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From: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)
To: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
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Subject: RE: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claim of CDC changing its
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From: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ <[email protected]>
‘To: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>

Ce: Grusich, Katherina (Kate) (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
‘Subject: FW: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claimof CDC changing its definition of
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Sent Wednesday, Septemer 5, 2021 10.43 AM
To: Pauley, Scott (CDC/OD/OADC) <[email protected]>
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‘Subject: Issue (MIS-126231) fact checking social media claim of CDC changing its definition of vaccine -
Inuit MIS-126231 has boon created and assigned t Pauly, Scot (CDGIODIOADC)
Mobile Link | Details
Priority: Normal
Deadline DateTime: 2021.05.08 16:34:00.0

Summary fact checkin socal medi dim of COC chaning s definition of vaccine
Status: PO Review
Media Outlet :[MiamiHerald]
Team: Deputy Team
Media Reporter: Katie Camero
Email Address: [email protected]
Inquiry Description:
Hello,
Its spreading on Twitter that the CDC changed its definitionofthe term "vaccine," and some
people are using that to say the COVID-19 vaccines do not work.
see this website was last "reviewed" Sept. I.
Can the CDC clarify this change, explain why it was changed and share what the definition
of "vaccine" was before.
Regards,
Katie Camero
National Real-Time Team
Science Reporter, McClatchy
Twitter: @camerokt_
sent: Wed, 1Sep 2021 18:57:54 +0000
Subject: RE: Need to update vaccine definition on website
I'll seeifwe can get this done right now!
Thank you very much!

Mike

‘To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Need to update vaccine definition on website
Currently posted:
Vaccination: The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce
immunity to a specific disease.
Please update to:
protection from a specific disease.
And please have the date lat reviewed updated. Thanks Mike!
Ifthiscan get done today, that'd be reat but if not next week will work, Thanks again and enjoy the
[EE isweekend
Alycia
From: Morel, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <uxmd@cdegov
To: Downs, Alycia. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<[email protected]>
If this is for the general public am good with the change

From: Downs, Alla €. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <fyd@cde gov>
“To: Morel, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <ixmd@cdc gov>
= toa = disease.
sent: Wed, 1Sep 2021 19:34:12 +0000
Youre all set

-your requested changes have been completed and pushed ive:
Immunization Basis| CDC
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@cdc gov>

‘To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Nee to update vaccine definition on website
ImmunizationBasics|COC
Currently posted:
Please update to:
And please have the date las reviewed updated. Thanks Mike!
1fthis can get done today, that'd be great but if not next week will work, Thanks again and enjoy the
wedding this weekend!
Alycia
From: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>
To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfy4@cdcgov>

To: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <yxmd @cdc.gov>
Does this definition need to be updated as well?
From: Morell, Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)
sent: Wed, 1'Sep 2021 17:06:14 +0000
To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)
From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021. 1:00 PM
To: Morell Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)<vxma@cdegov>
‘Subiect: RE: Need to update vaccine definition on website:
= toa =disease.
From: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)

To: Morell, Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)<vamé@cde gov>
Great. Thanks Valerie!
From: Morell, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <vamé@ccc gov>

Sent; Tuesday, August 31, 2021 4:06 PM
Subject: FW: Need to update vaccine definition on website:
From: Kroger, Andrew (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <aok2@cde gov>

To: Morell, Valerie (COG/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <yamé@cdc.gov>
Andrew
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
Roybal Campus

‘To: Kroger, Andrew (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Need to update vaccine defntion on website
Importance: High
Are you ok with this change~ifyouopen the attachment youcan lick on the link to the page this is
relevantto ts a general public definition page
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 8:25 AM
‘To: Morell, Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)<vxmd @cdc.gov>
‘Subject: RE: Need to update vaccine definition on website
HiValerie,
1know you ae busy so really appreciate your help. Th definition of vaccine we have posted is
problematic and people are using it to claim the COVID-19 vaccine is not a vaccine based on our own
definition. Does the updated version look okaytoyou? Thank you!
Currently posted:
Vaccine: A product that stimulates a person's immune system
to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the
person from that disease. Vaccines are usually administered
through needle injections, but can also be administered by
From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 11:56 AM
To: Morell, Valerie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)<uxmd@cde. gov>
Subject: Need to update vaccine definition on website
Hi Valerie,
Alycia
From: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/ODID/NCIRD/OD)
sent: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:29:19 40000
To: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)
From: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)<oiw8@cdcgov

Sent: Friday, September 10, 20218:28 AM
To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 8:27 AM
To: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <oiwB@cdc. gov>
From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)

To: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <olwB@cde. gov>
‘Sublect: RE: Need to update vaccine definition on website:
Mike,
Alycia
To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <oiwa@cde gov>
‘Subject: FW: Need to update vaccine definition on website.
Immunization Basics|CDC
Currently posted:
Please update to:
And please have the date ast reviewed updated. Thanks Mikel
et done today, that'dbegreat butif not next week will work. Thanksagainand enjoy the
ens weekend!
Alycia
Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 1.06 PM
‘To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<[email protected]>

‘To: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD)<vxmd @cdcgov>

From: LaRocque, Marcie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) on behalf of NCIRDwebteam
(coc)
Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:42:20 40000
To: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/0DID/NCIRD/OD); NCIROwebtear (COC);
Subject: RE: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode
WebForm; Topic Change in definition; [COC-2019568XSC2P8] CRM:00701417
Perfect, sent to the requestor and cc'ed nipinfo

Thank you!
From: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 140 PM
To: LaRocque, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; NCIRDwebteam (COC)
<[email protected]>; Downs, Alycia €. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@cdc gov>
Subject: RE: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode Webform; Topic
Change in definition; (CDC-2019568-X5C2PB] CRM:00701417
Heresa response to this inquiry.
Thanks for your patience.
“Thank you for your inquiry. COC updated the definition of a vaccine to improve the clarity of this
information. Thank you again for contacting COC.
From: LaRocque, Marcie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>

To: NCIRDwebteam (CDC) <nipuweb@cdc go>; Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@cdc gov
Ca: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode Webform; Topic
Change in definition; (CDC-2019568-X5C2PB] CRM:00701417
Following up on the email below.
From: LaRocaue, Marcie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) On Behalf Of NCIRDwebteam (COC)
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 3:39 PM
Ce: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <zhk0@cdc gov>
Subject: FW: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode WebForm; Topic
Change in definition; (CDC-2019568-XSC2PB] CRM:00701417
Question below about a recent update to our fav page https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-
From:NIPINFO (CDC) <[email protected]>
To: NCIRDwebteam (CDC) <[email protected]>

Ce: NIPINFO (CDC) <NIPINFO@cdc
gov>
‘Subject: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode WebForm; Topic
forward along this inquiry?
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‘WebForm; Topic Change in definition; [CDC-2019568-X5C2P8] CRM:00701417
To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfy4@cdcgov

‘Subject: RE: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode WebForm; Topic
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——

‘Subject: RE: SID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode Webform; Topic
Question: why did the definition of a vaccine change from “a product that stimulates a person's immune.
system to produce Immunity” to “a preparation that s used to stimulate the body's immune response”

Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2021.9:22 AM
To: LaRocque, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>; NCIRDwebtea (COC)
<[email protected]>
Ca: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
‘Subject: RE: ID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode Webform; Topic
Rosie let's you and|discuss
From: LaRocque, Marcie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)<[email protected]>
To: NCIRDwebteam (CDC) <[email protected]>; Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@cdc ov
Cc: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <zhk0@cdcgov>
‘Subject: RE: ID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode WebForm; Topic
Following up on the email below.
From: LaRocaue, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) On Behalf Of NCIRDwebteam (COC)
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 3:39 PM
To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/ODID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Ce: Bretthauer-Mueler, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <zhk0@cdcgov>
Subject: FW:SIDto webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode WebForm; Topic
Change in definition; [CDC-2019568 X5C2P8] CRM:00701417
Question below about a recent update to our fav page https://ww.cdegov/vaccines/vacgen/imz-
basics htm
See highlighted question from user below
Could you please provide a response and send to nipweb and nipinfo so we have it for our records if
needed? thank you!
From: NIPINFO (CDC) <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:49 AM
To: NCIRDwebteam (CDC) <nipweb@cdc gov>
Cc: NIPINFO (CDC) <[email protected]>
Subject: ID to webteam 9/13 - FW: RESPONSE REQUIRED; Priority Medium; Mode WebForm; Topic
Change in definition; [CDC-2019568XSC2P8] CRM:00701417
Hi webteam,
Could you please help me find the office/person who “owns” the content on this webpage, so | can
forward along this inquiry?
hitps:// www. cdegov/vaecines/vac gen) imz-basics htm
Thanks!
Suzanne for NIPINFO
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sent: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:01:05 +0000
To: Fisher, Allon Michelle (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)
Subject: RE:Vaccines_TheBasics_updated
Thanks!
From: Fisher, Alison Michelle (CDC/0DID/NCIRD/0D) <[email protected]>
To: Downs, Alycia . (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<[email protected]; Jorgensen, Cynthia (COC/ODID/NCIRO/0D)
<oje@cdcgov
Subject: RE: Vaccines_TheBasics_updated
Yes, 1 thought the edits were good.
From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyA@cc gov
“os Fisher, Allon Michelle (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <ark2@cdcgov>; Jorgensen, Cynthia
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<ciid@cdcgov>
‘Sublect: RE: Vaccines_TheBasics_updated
Did my edits look okay, Alison?
Alycia
From: Fisher, Alison Michelle (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) <[email protected]>
“To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <afyd@cci go>; Jorgensen, Cynthia (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<a@cdcgov>
‘Subject: RE: Vaccines_TheBasics_updated
Sent Wednesday, August 15,2021 5:24 AM
To: orgensen, Cynthia (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)<cidcc go>
Ce: Fisher, Allison Michelle (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Vaccines_TheBasics_updated
rom: orgensen, Cynthia (CDC/DDID/NGIRD/0D) <4 @csc 01>

Sent: Wednesday, August 18,2021 918 AM
‘To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<[email protected]>
Ce: Fisher, Allison Michelle (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<ark2@cdcgov>
‘Subject: FW: Vaccines_TheBasics_updated
Alison, can you take

aquick look at this? 1 did talk to Kis andshe (
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 201 PM
‘To: Jorgensen, Cynthia (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Subject: Vaccines TheBsic.updated
This my frst crt of updates to th vacine description and definitions. | certainly need some SWE
help.
Avcia
sent: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:14:02 40000
To: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VIF COC INFO Comms Inquiries
Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new COC gotcha moment —but they
haven't got much
‘Thankyou, Andrew! | really appreciate your response.

From: COC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VTF CDC INFO Comms Inquiries <eocevent546@ede gov>
To: Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <xap3@cdc go>; Downs, Alycia E.
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyé@ccc.gov>; Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<[email protected]>
Cc: Grusich, Katherina (Kate) (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Subject; Re: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment - but they haven't got much
Hiall,
I've only seen a couple inquiries about the change to this page. think the WaPo article explains
the problem well—that people are misinterpreting "immunity" to mean 100% protection. |
thought this was an excellent observation by the author:
“The irony of all of this is that the thearies about what the change really means actually
reinforcethe idea that its probably better to use “protection” than “immunity” — given that
people don't seem to understand what “immunity” actually means.
I
Best,
Andrew
Vaccine Task Force (VTF) | Communications, CDC-INFO
COVID-19 Pandemic Response | eocevent5d6@cdc gov

From: Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfyd@cdcgov; Bretthaver-Mueller, Rosemary
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Ge: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VIF COC INFO Comms Inquiries <eocevent5a6@cde gov; Grusich,
Katherina (Kate) (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
‘Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment —- but they haven't got much
Kate is out today. Andrew, when you get in can you weight in on what you see in CDCINFO and the
definitions on
gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imi-basics
tos:fs cdc tm
https www.cde gou/vaccines/vac-gen/immunity-types.btm - this page is being assessed as wel. Any
feedback from CDCINFO on this as well?
Original Message
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To: Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <xap3@ecdegow; Bretthauer-Muellr, Rosemary
Cc: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VIF COC INFO Comms Inquiries <eocevent5a6@cde gov; Grusich,
Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new COC gotcha moment — but they haven't got much
Original Message
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Ge: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VIF COC INFO Comms Inquiries <eocevent5a6 @cdegov;Grusich,
Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment — but they haven't got much
0, awesome! Thank you for being soon top of ist! (ERS vt
you know if we hear any feedback through CDCINFO.
Thank youll
Lauren
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@cdegov;Grusich,
Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment - but they haven't got much
Sorry responded too early.
Rosie, let you take it from here.

Ayia
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To: Witbart, Lauren Ann (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Cc: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VIF COC INFO Comms Inquiries <eocevent5as@cde gov; Grusich,
Katherina (Kate) (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>; Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<shvi@cdcgor
Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment —- but they haven't got much
Hey Lauren:
Yes, ahscta, we am pti eewing heefitons page. Rated, we iveaeam ember
reviewing https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/immunity-types.htm so please let us know if you all
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Ce CDCIMS 2019 NCOV Response VIF CDC INFO Comms Inquiries <eocevent5A6@cde gov: ruse,
Sublect AW: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics cam a new CDC gotcha moment bt they haven't ot much
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Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2021 5:24 PM
Subct AW: WashPost. Vaccine skeptics com a ne COC gotcha moment. bt they haven’ got much
This s what 1was talking bout eres
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From: Mike Cooper <[email protected]>
Sot. Thursday, September 3, 2021 425 PM
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Subject: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment -- but they haven't got much
Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment — but they haven't got much
8y Aaron Blake
Senior reporter
Today at 12:10 p.m. EOT
The forces seeking to undermine both the coronavirusvaccines and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's handling of them have
landed on a new gotcha moment.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has been oneofCongress's biggest critics
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the vaccination
push. An intern recently resigned from his officeover the congressman
‘comparing vaccine "passports" to the Holocaust. (Massie later deleted
the tweet)
On Wednesday, Massie elevated something others had noticed in the days
prior: that the COC had updated a definition of "vaccination" on one of
its webpages. Asof late August, the page described vaccination as "The
actof introducing avaccine into the body to produce immunity to a
specific disease” (emphasis ours). The definition has since been
changed from producing "immunity" to producing "protection."
“Check out @CDCgov's evolving definition of ‘vaccination,* Massie
said. He then dropped another comparison ~ to George Orwell's 1984:
“They ve been busy at the Ministry of Truth."
The tweet hasgone somewhat viral, with more than 9,000 retweets and
‘more than 19,000 likes. Other social media posts noting the change have
also been shared widely among the vaccine-skeptic community.
The ideai that the COC is watering down the definition of vaccination
in response to the coronavirus vaccines proving less effective against
infection from the delta variant than previously. (The vaccines,
"however, remain very good at preventing serious cases and
hospitalizations.)
“Afterthe Covid-19 vaccines were introduced, and itwasdiscovered
they do not necessarily ‘prevent disease’ or “provide immunity," says
the website of longtime vaccine skeptic and former CBS News journalist
Sharyl Attkisson, "CDC altered the definition of vaccines again to say
that they merely ‘produce protection.’"
Massie responded toa critic bystating that "the goal posts have
moved.” Some have even suggested that the definition needed to be
changed to still consider the coronavirus vaccines to be vaccines at
all.
It's interesting that the CDC changed the Web page. But as for the
conclusions being drawn about is significance? Those leavea lt to be
desired, and they rest upon continual misrepresentations and
‘misunderstandings of what vaccination and "immunity" are supposed to
mean.
From the start of the vaccination campaigns, critics have searched long
and hard for evidencethatthe vaccines don't work as well as they were
Supposed to, This has sometimes involved suggesting that anything less.
than 100 percent efficacy means they don't work.
In truth, though, medical experts have long said that no vaccine,
including the coronavirus vaccines, is 100 percent effective. If
“immunity” connotes complete protection, then no vaccine actually
provides it
Part of the reason people seem to believe immunity means 100 percent
protection stems from how i's understood in other contexts. Legally
speaking, immunity from things ike prosecution means you can't be
prosecuted, full stop. But in a medical contexts, it’s often used as a
synonym fora specific type of protection - Le. the same word the COC
now uses.
The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary defines immunity as "a condition
of being able to resista particular disease." Taber's Medical
Dictionary defines it a, "Protection from diseases, [especially] from
infectious diseases.” Harvard's medical dictionary defines it as, "The
body's ability to resist infection and disease.” The Oxford Concise
Medical Dictionary echoes all of them, saying immunity s "the body's
ability to resist infection.”
(These definitions, it bears noting, have not been changed recently.)
The data clearly shows the coronavirus vaccines meet these definitions
of providing immunity, as do other vaccines with less than 100 percent
efficacy. Those include the flu vaccines, whose efficacy is generally
around 40 percent. The flu vaccines are still vaccines and still
provide immunity - just not complete immunity.
And to theextentthis is some supposed grand conspiracy to move the
goal posts on the coronavirus vaccines, it would also bea very
incomplete one. Throughout its website, the CDC stil refers to the
coronavirus vaccines providing immunity:
* Ona page debunking myths about the coronavirus vaccines, which was
updated this week, it still says, "After getting vaccinated, you
develop immunity to that disease.”
* On another page devoted to explaining the coronavirus vaccines, it
uses "protection and “immunity” as synonyms multiple times,
saying, "It typically takes2 weeksaftervaccination for the body
to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes.
coviD-19."
* On another page: “COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop
immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 withoutushaving to get
the illness."
The ironyofall of this is that the theories about what the change
really means actually reinforce the idea that t's probably better to
use "protection" than “immunity” - given that people don't seem to
understand what "immunity" actually means.
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Others, though, seem to be deliberately obfuscating. On Wednesday, the
same day Attkisson's website suggested that the change was made because
perhaps the vaccines don't “provide immunity," it updated another post
acknowledging that immunity is indeed a relative term.
Of course, it did so in the service of making anotherargument Massie
and others have focused on: that the immunity from infection provides
‘more protection than, in its own words, "vaccine-induced immunity."
sent: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:24:46 40000
To: COCIMS 2019 NCOV Response VTF CDC INFO Comms Inquiries
Subject: RE: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment but they.
haven't got much
Good idea, thank you!

From: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VTF COC INFO Comms Inquiries <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 12:18 PM
“To: Downs, Alycia . (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment - but they haven't got much
Andrew

COVID-19 Pandemic Response | [email protected]

To: COC IMS 2018 NCOV Response VTF CDC INFO Comms Inquiries <[email protected]>
Thank you, Andrew! I really appreciate your response.
From: CDC IMS 2019 NCOV Response VTF CDC INFO Comms Inquiries <[email protected]>
To: Witbart, Lauren Ann (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <xap3@cde gov>; Downs, Alycia
(CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@ede gov;Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)
<thk0@cdcgov>
Ce: Grusich, Katherina (Kate) (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: WashPost: Vaccine skeptic claima new COC gotcha moment - but they haven't got much
Hial,
I've only seen a couple inquiries about the change to this page. | think the WaPo article explains.
the problem well—that people are misinterpreting “immunity” to mean 100% protection. |
thought this was an excellent observation by the author:
“The ironyofall of this is that the theories about what the change really means actually
reinforce the idea that it’s probably better to use “protection” than “immunity” — given that
people don't seem to understand what “immunity” actually means.
Best,
Andrew

COVID-19 Pandemic Response | [email protected]
To: Downs, Alycia . (CDC/ODID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>; Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary
(COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) <[email protected]>
Ce:COCIMS 2019 NCOVResponse VTF CDC INFO Comms Inquiries <[email protected]; Grusich,
Katherina (Kate) (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/0D) <yhb3@cdcgov>
Kate is out today. Andrew, when you get in can you weight in on what you see in COCINFO and the
definitions on
hips: [ww cde gov/accines/vac-gen/immunity-types. hm - this page isbeingassessedaswell. Any

feedback from COCINFO on this as well?
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From: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

<[email protected]>
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[EE 1c back in pocket Tuesday afternoon Let me know ft need
To: Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/ODID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>
Hi Rosie, How goes it?

Many thanks,
Lauren
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From: Grusich, Katherina (Kate) (COC/0DID/NCIRD/0D) <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2021.5:24 PM
To: Witbart, Lauren Ann (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <xap3@ecdegov»
Subject: FW: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment - but they haven't got much
“This is what |was talking about earlier
Original Message
From: Mike Cooper <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: WashPost: Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment but they haven't got much
Vaccine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment — but they haven't got much
By Aaron Blake
Senior reporter
Today at 12:10 p.m. EOT
The forces seeking to undermine both the coronavirus vaccines and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’ handiing of them have
landed on a new gotcha moment
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has been oneof Congress's biggest critics
ofthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the vaccination
push. An intern recently resigned from his office over the congressman
comparing vaccine "passports" to the Holocaust, (Massie later deleted
the tweet)
On Wednesday, Massie elevated something others had noticed in the days
prior: that the COC had updated a definition of "vaccination" on one of
its webpages. As of late August, the page described vaccination as "The
act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a
specific disease" (emphasis ours). The definition has since been
changed from producing "immunity" to producing “protection.”
“Check out @CDCgov's evolving definition of ‘vaccination,* Massie
said. He then dropped another comparison ~ to George Orwell's 1984:
“They ve been busy at the Ministry of Truth."
The tweet has gone somewhat viral, with more than 9,000 retweets and
‘more than 19,000 likes. Other social media posts noting the change have
also been shared widely among the vaccine-skeptic community.
The ideai that the COC is watering down the definition of vaccination
in response to the coronavirus vaccines proving less effective against
"however, remain very good at preventing serious cases and
hospitalizations.)
"Afterthe Covid-19 vaccines were introduced, and it was discovered
they do not necessarily ‘prevent disease’ or “provide immunity," says
the website of longtime vaccine skeptic and former CBS News journalist
Sharyl Attkisson, "CDC altered the definition of vaccines again to say
that they merely ‘produce protection.’"
Massie responded toa critic bystating that "the goal posts have
moved.” Some have even suggested that the definition needed to be
changed to still consider the coronavirus vaccines to be vaccines at
all.
Its interesting that the COC changed the Web page. But as for the
conclusions being drawn about is significance? Those leavea lot to be
desired, and they rest upon continual misrepresentationsand
‘misunderstandings of what vaccination and "immunity" are supposed to
mean.
From the start of the vaccination campaigns, critics have searched long.
and hard for evidence that the vaccines don't work as well as they were
supposed to, This has sometimes involved suggesting that anything less.
than 100 percent efficacy means they don't work.
In truth, though, medical experts have long said that no vaccine,
including the coronavirus vaccines, is 100 percent effective. If
“immunity” connotes complete protection, then no vaccine actually
provides it
Part of the reason people seem to believe immunity means 100 percent
protection stems from how it’s understood in other contexts. Legally
speaking, immunity from things ike prosecution means you can't be
prosecuted, full stop. Butin a medical contexts, i’ often used as a
synonym fora specific type of protection -ie. the same word the COC
The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary defines immunity as "a condition
of being able to resista particular disease." Taber's Medical
Dictionary defines it a, "Protection from diseases, especially) from
infectious diseases.” Harvard's medical dictionary defines it as, "The
body's ability to resist infection and disease.” The Oxford Concise
Medical Dictionary echoesallofthem, saying immunity s "the body's
ability to resist infection.”
The data clearly shows the coronavirus vaccines meet these definitions
of providing immunity, as do other vaccines with less than 100 percent
efficacy. Those include the flu vaccines, whose efficacy i generally
around 40 percent. The flu vaccines are stillvaccinesand still
provide immunity -just not complete immunity.
And to the extent this is some supposed grand conspiracy to move the
goal posts on the coronavirus vaccines, it would also bea very
incomplete one. Throughout its website, the CDC sil refers to the
coronavirus vaccines providing immunity:
*0n a page debunking myths about the coronavirus vaccines, which was
updated this week, it still says, "After getting vaccinated, you
* On another page devoted to explaining the coronavirus vaccines, it
uses "protection and “immunity” as synonyms multiple times,
saying, "It typically takes2 weeks after vaccination for the body
to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes
coviD-19.*
* On another page: "COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop
immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get
the less."
The ironyofall of this is that the theories about what the change
really means actually reinforce the idea that t's probably better to
use “protection” than “immunity” ~ given that people don't seem to
understand what "immunity" actually means.
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same day Attkisson's website suggested that the change was made because
perhaps the vaccines don't “provide immunity," it updated another post
acknowledging that immunity is indeed a relative term.
Of course, it did so in the service of making anotherargument Massie
and others have focused on: that the immunity from infection provides.
‘more protection than, in its own words, "vaccine-induced immunity."
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(CTR) <lox3@cdcgov>; St James, Jacqueline N. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <ibxd@cdcgov>
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HiAlycia,
People have been asking us if COVID-19 vaccines are not technically vaccines. They often cite that page:
a5 CDC's definition for what counts as a vaccine. Here are a few examples (more in the attached
spreadsheets):
« ls it true that this shot for Covid is not actuallya vaccine per your definition? Does this shot
make you immune to the Covid virus? If not, why should |get the shot?
Reading the CDC's definitionofvaccine is says "..to produce immunityto a specific
disease..." Everything you read today says this shot doesn'tgive you immunity but helps a
personfightoff the infection. Our question is how is the CDC and the rest of the world allowed
to call the shot a vaccination when it doesn't even meet your own definition
‘ httos://wnww.cdcgov/vaccines/vacgen/imz-basics htm The definitionof the word vaccine used
on this page states that avaccine produces immunity. Further, immunity is defined as being.
exposed to it the pathogen) without becoming infected. There are several vaccines, including
the new COVID vaccines that do not produce immunity as defined. Would it be possible for you
to update the page to be more clear on the definition ofa vaccine?|was directed to this page
by someone attempting to use it as proof that the EUA COVID vaccines are not really vaccines
since they do not provide immunity as defined on the linked page. Hopefully this can help clear
up some disinformation that has been spread during the pandemic.
+ Please update the definition of vaccine on your website found at
hitps://uww.cdc gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-basics.htm People are iting this asproofthat the.
MANA vaccines are notreally vaccines. The definition needs to include new technological
advances (miriam webster has done this). Thanks.
Right-wing covid-19 pandemic deniers are using your "vaccine" definition to argue that mRNA
vaccines are not vaccines: Here is the definition from the CDC website: Vaccine:A product that
stimulates a person's immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the
person from that disease. Vaccines are usually administered through needle injections, but can
also be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose. The phrase "to produce immunity” was
interpreted to mean “complete” or “perfect” immunity. This was twisted to claim that the
existing covid19 vaccines were not vaccines because they only prevented severe iiness. | think
it would be more accurate to say thata vaccine function is "to stimulate an immune response"
tobeclear that perfect immunity is not what defines a vaccine.
Best,
Andrew
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Yes, there are afewof these pages we are reviewing.
Whatarethe questions coming in?
Alycia
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From: St James, Jacqueline N. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <ibxd@cciczov>
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Marcie, who own this page- Immunization Basics| COC?
JACQUIE ST JAMES, MPH | Web Designer! UX Writer
Peraton | Health Protection Solutions.
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Here is ACIPs definition.

Vaccine. A suspension of live (usually attenuated) or inactivated microorganisms
(e.g., bacteria or viruses) or fractions thereof administered to induce immunity
and prevent infectious disease or its sequelae. Some vaccines contain highly
defined antigens (e.g., the polysaccharide of Haemophilus influenzae type b or
the surface antigen of hepatitis B); others have antigens that are complex or
incompletely defined (e.g., Bordetella pertussis antigens or live, attenuated
viruses).
ACIP Appx 1: Glossary for Guidelines for Immunization | COC
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Centers forDiseaseControl and Prevention
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Andrew — another definition for you to confirm/edit. Thanks!

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That one comes from the Vaccine Glossaryof Terms| COC
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‘Subject: Need to update vaccine definition on website
Hi Valerie,
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Subject FW: WashPost: Vaceine skeptics claim a new CDC gotcha moment - but they haven't got much
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“The forces secking to undermine both the coronavirus vaccines and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's handlingofthem have
landed on a new gotcha moment
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has been oneofCongress's biggest critics
ofthe Centers fo Discase Control and Prevention and the vaccination
push. An inten recently resigned from his officeoverthe congressman
‘comparing vaccine “passports”to the Holocaust. (Massielaterdeleted
the tweet)
On Wednesday, Mass elevated something others had noticed inthe days
prior that the CDC had updated a definitionof"vaceination” on one of
its webpages. As ofate August, the page described vaccination as “The
act ofintroducing a vaceine into the body 0 produce immunity to 3
specific disease” (emphasis ours).Thedefinition has since been
changed from producing "immunity" to producing “protection.”
“Check out @CDCgov's evolving definitionof‘vaccination, * Massie
said. He then droppedanother comparison - to George Orwell's 1984:
“They've been busy at the MinistryofTruth.”
“The tweet has gone somewhat viral, with more than 9,000 retweets and
more than 19,000 likes. Other social media posts noting the change have
also been shared widely among the vacsine-skeptic community.
“The ideas that the CDC is watering down the definitionof vaccination
in response to the coronavirus vaccines proving les effective against
however, remain very good at preventing serious cases and
hospitalizations).
"After the Covid-19 vaccines were introduced, andi was discovered
theydo not necessarily “preven disease or provide immunity,* says
the website of longtime vaceine skeptic and former CBSNewsjoumalist
Sharyl Attkisson, "CDC altered the definitionofvaceines again to say
that they merely “produce protection.”
Massie responded to: ric by stating that "th goal posts have
moved." Some have even suggested tht the definition needed to be
changed o still consider the coronavirus vaceines to be vaccines at
all
11s intersting that the CDC changed the Web page. But as for the
conclusions being drawn sbout is significance? Those eave a lotto be
desired, and they est upon continual misreprescaations and
misunderstandingsofwhat vaccination and immunity” are supposed to
From the sartof the vaccination campaigns, critics have searched ong
‘and hard for evidence that he vaccines don't work ss well as they were
Supposed to. This has sometimes involved suggesting that anything less
than 100 percent efficacy means thy don't work
In truth, though, medical experts have long said that no vine,
including thecoronavirus vaccines, is 100 percent effective. If
“immunity” connotes complete protection, then no vaceine actually
provides it.
Part ofthe reason people seem to believe immunity means 100 percent
protection stems from how's understood in othercontexts. Legally
speaking, immunity from things like prosecution means you can't be
prosecuted,fullstop. Butin a medical contexts, is often used asa
Synonym for a specific typeofprotection -ic. the same word the CDC
“The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary defines immunity as "a condition
ofbeing abl to resista particulardisease.” Taber's Medical
Dictionary defines it as, "Protection from discases, especialy] from
infectious diseases.” Harvard's medical dictionary defines it s, "The
body's ability to resist infection and disease.” The Oxford Concise:
Medical Dictionary echoes all ofthem, saying immunity is “the body’
ability o resist infection.”
“The data clearly shows the coronavirus vaccines mest these definitions
ofproviding immunity, as do other vaccines with les than 100 percent
efficacy. Those includ the flu vaccines, whose efficacy i generally
around 40 percent. The flu vaceines are still vaceines and sill
provide immunity- just not complete immunity.
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soul posts on thecoronavirus vaccines,i wouldalsobea very.
incomplete one. Throughout its website, the CDC sil refers 0 the
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updated his week, it tll sys, "After geting vaccinated, you
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saying. “It ypicalytakes 2 weeks aftr vaccination for the body
to build protection (immunity) against th virus that causes
COVID-19."
*Onanotherpage: "COVID-19vaccines help our bodies develop
immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having o get
theless”
“The ironyof alofthis is tha the theories about what the change
relly means actually reinforce the idea that is probably beter to
use “protection” than “immunity” —given that people don' seem to
understand what “immunity” actually means.
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perhaps the vaccines dont "provide immunity.” it updated another post
‘acknowledging that immanity is indeed arelative term.
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From: Jorgensen, Cynthia (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)

Sent: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:43:26 40000

From: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

From: LaRocque, Marcie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]> On Behalf Of NCIRDwebteam

To: NCIRDwebteam (CDC) <[email protected]>

“Thank you for contacting CDC-INFO.

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)

To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>

To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

To: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>

Okay- thanks very much.

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfy4@cdcgov>

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfy4@cdc sov>

‘Thanks, | should have mentioned it before!

From: Jones, James (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <ciw8@cdegov

Andrew Kroger MD, MPH

From: Nordlund, Kristen (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <hokd@cdc gov

From: Morell, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <vamé@cdc gov>

see this website was last "reviewed" Sept. I.

To: Nordlund, Kristen (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)

Gemion of vaccine NEW

‘To: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>

Deadline DateTime: 2021.05.08 16:34:00.0

see this website was last "reviewed" Sept. I.

I'll seeifwe can get this done right now!

Thank you very much!

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

If this is for the general public am good with the change

Youre all set

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <gfyd@cdc gov>

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

From: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)

From: Morell, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <vamé@ccc gov>

From: Kroger, Andrew (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <aok2@cde gov>

From: Morelli, Valerie (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/ISD) <[email protected]>

From: Jones, James (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR)<oiw8@cdcgov

From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/0D)

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

Does this definition need to be updated as well?

Perfect, sent to the requestor and cc'ed nipinfo

From: LaRocque, Marcie (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) (CTR) <[email protected]>

From:NIPINFO (CDC) <[email protected]>

To: NCIRDwebteam (CDC) <[email protected]>

forward along this inquiry?

‘Bretthauer-Mueller, Rosemary (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)

To: Downs, Alycia E. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD)<gfy4@cdcgov

To: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

From: Downs, Alycia £. (COC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

rom: orgensen, Cynthia (CDC/DDID/NGIRD/0D) <4 @csc 01>

Alison, can you take

‘Thankyou, Andrew! | really appreciate your response.

COVID-19 Pandemic Response | eocevent5d6@cdc gov

Rosie, let you take it from here.

Good idea, thank you!

Vaccine Task Force (VTF) | Communications, CDC-INFO

From: Downs, Alycia E. (CDC/DDID/NCIRD/OD) <[email protected]>

Vaccine Task Force (VTF) | Communications, CDC-INFO

hips: [ww cde gov/accines/vac-gen/immunity-types. hm - this page isbeingassessedaswell. Any