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Vaccine-Autism Debate: Correlation vs. Causation Under Scrutiny

11/20/2025

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The debate over a vaccine-autism link continues, with studies not establishing causality.
A center-leaning article notes autism prevalence has risen alongside increased vaccinations since the 1980s.
The CDC's claim that vaccines do not cause autism is under scrutiny, prompting more research.
Greg Scaduto, an autism advocate, urges distinguishing correlation from causation and avoiding misleading narratives.
Comprehensive reviews still find insufficient evidence linking vaccines to autism.

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Story summary

The debate over a vaccine-autism link continues, with studies not establishing causality.
A center-leaning article notes autism prevalence has risen alongside increased vaccinations since the 1980s.
The CDC's claim that vaccines do not cause autism is under scrutiny, prompting more research.
Greg Scaduto, an autism advocate, urges distinguishing correlation from causation and avoiding misleading narratives.
Comprehensive reviews still find insufficient evidence linking vaccines to autism.