A new survey found that 24% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe the MMR vaccine causes autism, despite CDC evidence to the contrary.
This misconception contributes to vaccine hesitancy and rising measles cases. The survey highlights the need for better public education on vaccine safety.
Key Facts:
- 24% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe the MMR vaccine causes autism.
- Measles cases in the U.S. have risen significantly, with 146 cases in 2024.
- The CDC confirms no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.
Source: University of Pennsylvania
As measles cases rise across the United States and vaccination rates for the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine continue to fall, a new survey finds that a quarter of U.S. adults do not know that claims that the MMR vaccine causes autism are false.
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