National study shows no link between MMR vaccine and autism
This week is Infant Immunization Week. It calls attention to a growing concern. Nationally, and here in West Texas, children are not being vaccinated due to a fear among some parents that the MMR vaccine leads to autism. MMR stands for measles, mumps, and rubella. A study released Tuesday, though, shows no link between autism and the vaccine. Lana Straub has this report.
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May 1, 2015
This week is Infant Immunization Week. It calls attention to a growing concern. Nationally, and here in West Texas, children are not being vaccinated due to a fear among some parents that the MMR vaccine leads to autism. MMR stands for measles, mumps, and rubella. A study released Tuesday, though, shows no link between autism and the vaccine. Lana Straub has this report.
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