[Key Facts] A retrospective study published in a leading medical journal, based on follow-up data from approximately 2.5 million children, again confirms that there is no statistical link between the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine and autism spectrum disorder.
Covering multiple countries and ethnic groups and rigorously controlling for genetic, socioeconomic, and pregnancy factors, the study found no significant difference in autism incidence between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. The finding further reinforces the position long held by mainstream medicine.
Public health experts note that, at a moment when vaccination rates in some countries have declined due to misinformation, studies of this scale provide a critical evidence base for families and policymakers.
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