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

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   Medical Xpress indie peer-reviewed

   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…

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