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Do vaccines cause autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)?

Many studies that have looked at whether there is a relationship between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). To date, the studies continue to show that vaccines are not associated with ASDs.

However, CDC knows that some parents and others still have concerns. To address these concerns, CDC is part of the Inter-Agency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), which is working with the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) on this issue. The job of the NVAC is to advise and make recommendations regarding the National Vaccine Program. Communication between the IACC and NVAC will allow each group to share skills and knowledge, improve coordination, and promote better use of research resources on vaccine topics.

Is there an ASD epidemic?

More people than ever before are being diagnosed with an ASD. It is unclear exactly how much of this increase is due to a broader definiti...

Read the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) FAQs article »