Another study debunks that MMR vaccines are linked to autism
A new study of 2.5 million children finds no link between MMR vaccines and autism, renewing a decades-old debate.
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Several studies, including a large U.S. electronic health records study, found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Federal officials renewed discussions on the topic, reiterating what decades of research had already shown.
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The story so far
The largest U.S. electronic health records study to date has found no association between early MMR vaccination and autism. The study, which included 2.5 million children, examined the timing of the MMR vaccine before age 2 and found no increased risk of autism. Federal officials have renewed the discussion on the vaccine and autism question, referencing decades of research that has consistently shown no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.
The study's findings align with previous research, reinforcing the safety of the MMR vaccine. Technology Networks and Medical Daily were among the outlets to report on the study's findings. The study's authors acknowledge that important questions remain regarding the factors contributing to autism.
The Independent and trialsitenews.com both note that while the study provides strong evidence against a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, ongoing research is necessary to fully understand the complexities of autism.
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Sources (8)
- Federal Officials Renew the Vaccine and Autism Question: What Decades of Research Already Show Medical Daily · 12d ago
- No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism, Study Finds Technology Networks · 12d ago
- Largest U.S. EHR Study Finds No Association Between Early MMR Vaccination and Autism—But Important Questions Remain trialsitenews.com · 12d ago
- Massive new study delivers fresh verdict on MMR vaccine and autism The Independent · 12d ago
- Study of 2.5 Million U.S. Children Found No Link Between MMR Timing Before Age 2 and Autism Medical Daily · 12d ago
- Federal Officials Renew the Vaccine and Autism Question: What Decades of Research Already Show inkl · 12d ago
- No link between MMR vaccination before age 2 and autism, large US study suggests CIDRAP · 12d ago
- Another study debunks that MMR vaccines are linked to autism The Independent · 12d ago
The obvious questions
What was the size of the study?
The study included 2.5 million children.
What did the study find?
The study found no association between early MMR vaccination and autism.
What is the significance of this study?
This is the largest U.S. electronic health records study to date on this topic.
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