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- Title
The Immunization- Autism Myth Debunked.
- Authors
Recame, Michelle A.
- Abstract
Autism and immunization scares have been an ongoing controversy since Wakefield and his colleagues first published the link between the two in 1998. For almost 15 years now, the topic has continued to cause debate, despite numerous studies discrediting the findings over and over. In a recent survey where parents were asked to indicate the sources from which they obtained their information, 82% of all respondents noted the media as one of their sources. These disturbing numbers may suggest why parents are still postponing, or avoiding vaccinations altogether. As members of the healthcare system, it is important to provide patients with the most accurate and up to date knowledge. By incorporating current information into routine examinations, parents can become better informed decision makers.
- Subjects
MEASLES prevention; AUTISM; IMMUNIZATION; PARENTS; INFORMATION resources; MMR vaccines
- Publication
International Journal of Childbirth Education, 2012, Vol 27, Issue 4, p76
- ISSN
0887-8625
- Publication type
Article