A quarter of Americans falsely link child vaccines and acetaminophen to autism, survey shows - The Independent
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A quarter of American adults falsely believe that childhood vaccines and acetaminophen use during pregnancy are linked to autism, despite strong scientific evidence refuting this claim. The survey found that these beliefs were more common among men, Republicans, and certain age and racial groups, and were associated with declining trust in public health institutions. The study highlights the growing politicization of scientific and medical beliefs, though social media use was not linked to these misconceptions.
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