Is Autism Caused by Vaccines?

No, vaccines do not cause autism. This myth began with a now-discredited study published in the 1990s, which has since been proven false and retracted. Extensive research from trusted organizations like the CDC and the World Health Organization shows no link between childhood vaccinations and autism.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition influenced by genetics and, in some cases, environmental factors during early development. Vaccines, on the other hand, protect children from serious illnesses like measles, mumps, and whooping cough. Avoiding vaccinations can put children and communities at risk for preventable diseases.

It’s important for parents to rely on science-based information when making decisions about their child’s health. While the exact causes of autism are complex, vaccines are not one of them.

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SOURCES:

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/autism-studies.html

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/about/autism.html

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC344288/

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/the-evidence-on-vaccines-and-autism

https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4028.pdf