Statement attributable to:
Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH
President, American Medical Association
“Vaccines are among the most thoroughly studied, effective tools we have to protect children from serious vaccine-preventable diseases. Decisions about how and when vaccines are used should be driven by rigorous scientific evidence, patient safety, and independent medical and public health expertise. Altering a proven vaccination schedule without credible evidence risks weakening public confidence and putting children’s health at risk.
“It’s important to know, the American Academy of Pediatrics childhood immunization schedule continues to recommend immunizations based on specific disease risks and healthcare delivery in the U.S. Extensive evidence from decades of scientific studies shows no link between vaccines and autism. If you have questions about vaccines, talk to your child’s physician. Putting our children’s health at risk is not an option.”
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