Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism

Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts public health, with data showing that the fear of vaccines causing autism in children is an important driver of vaccine hesitancy., Read More