The question of whether vaccines cause autism has been widely debated, but scientific research provides a clear answer: vaccines do not cause autism. Multiple large-scale studies across different countries have found no evidence linking childhood vaccinations to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The original claim came from a study published in the late 1990s, which has since been discredited and retracted due to serious flaws and ethical concerns.
Autism is understood to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, not vaccines. While the exact causes are still being studied, experts agree that vaccines are safe and play a critical role in protecting children from serious diseases such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough.
For parents, it’s natural to seek answers and worry about their child’s health. However, trusting evidence-based information ensures children receive the protection they need without unnecessary fear. Early diagnosis and intervention, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, remain the most effective ways to support children with autism in reaching their full potential.
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SOURCE:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40922883/
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/vaccines-do-not-cause-autism
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/vaccines-do-not-cause-autism
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-safety/vaccines-and-other-conditions/autism
https://www.who.int/news/item/11-12-2025-who-expert-group-s-new-analysis-reaffirms-there-is-no-link-between-vaccines-and-autism
