Autism Risk Myths: 1 in 4 Adults Cite Vaccines or Tylenol

Almost one in four Americans believe misinformation about the cause of autism

Nearly a quarter of Americans believe that childhood vaccines and taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy cause autism, despite no evidence to support those claims, a survey published in JAMA Health Forum notes. The findings suggest that misinformation about autism persists and that better public health messaging is needed to combat it.

Autism Risk Myths: 1 in 4 Adults Cite Vaccines or Tylenol

(MedPage Today) -- About one in four U.S. adults endorsed childhood vaccinations or acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy as an autism risk factor, a cross-sectional study showed. In a nationwide survey of 30,000 adults, 26.6% endorsed...