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Do vaccines cause autism?

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Vaccine ingredients do not cause autism. One vaccine ingredient that has been studied specifically is thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used to prevent contamination of multidose vials of vaccines. Research shows that thimerosal does not cause ASD. read more

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism Recommend on Facebook Tweet Share Compartir Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in how the brain functions. read more

Researchers continue to examine these questions, but there is no evidence that these factors play a role in autism development. Most autism researchers hold that the causes of autism are many and include genetic and environmental factors, but do not involve vaccines.[4],[5] Sources. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. read more

The paper’s findings led other doctors to do their own research into the link between the MMR vaccine and autism. At least 12 follow-up studies were done. None found any evidence the vaccine caused autism. An investigation into the 1998 study also uncovered a number of problems with how it was conducted. read more

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