Though unproven, 1 in 4 parents believe vaccines cause autism

A News & Events entry posted on March 2, 2010

According to the USA today (March 2, 2010) One in four U.S. parents believe some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but even many of those worried about vaccine risks think their children should be vaccinated.
Most parents continue to follow the advice of their children’s doctors, according to a study based on a survey of 1,552 parents. Extensive research has found no connection between autism and vaccines.
“Nine out of 10 parents believe that vaccination is a good way to prevent diseases for their children," said lead author Dr. Gary Freed of the University of Michigan. "Luckily their concerns don’t outweigh their decision to get vaccines so their children can be protected from life-threatening illnesses."

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