A broken trust: lessons from the vaccine--autism wars

PLoS Biol. 2009 May 26;7(5):e1000114. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1000114. Epub 2009 May 26.

Abstract

Researchers long ago rejected the theory that vaccines cause autism, yet many parents don't believe them. Can scientists bridge the gap between evidence and doubt?

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder / etiology*
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Public Opinion
  • Sex Factors
  • Vaccines / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Vaccines