8 Noteworthy Tweets on Vaccines and Autism

Controversy surrounds the alleged link between vaccines and autism, the development disorder that affects young children. The opinions vary on Twitter where people claim the connection has either been discredited or remains a major concern for parents.

Here are eight tweets on vaccines and Autism:

Even if vaccines did cause autism I would love my 30 year old autistic child a lot more than the one that died of measles at age 6.

— Boogie2988 (@Boogie2988) March 4, 2015

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Harper's MP who is iffy on evolution is also concerned about the link between vaccines and autism. Really. http://t.co/l02O9y3X5y

— Rob Silver (@RobSilver) March 3, 2015

Harper MP Lunney doesn't believe in evolution or climate change & thinks vaccines cause autism. That's the CPC trifecta. #cdnpoli

— Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) March 3, 2015

Someone saying vaccines cause autism is NOT evidence that vaccines cause autism. Know what IS? Nothing. BECAUSE VACCINES DON'T CAUSE AUTISM.

— Melissa (@MissaMHx) February 27, 2015

Why is there still a vaccine/autism controversy? Because families are blocked from getting into a REAL court to prove vaccines cause autism

— The Vaccine Xchange (@VaccineXchange) February 25, 2015

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Autism is an accumulation of different causes and about 70% is due to vaccines, 25% to toxic medication and substances, 5% to some diseases.

— CEASE Therapy (@ceasetherapy) February 25, 2015

Gov cover-ups, truth and lies about Thimerosal (mercury Preservative in vaccines) and its link with autism. http://t.co/dyuR8mPc3D

— #IndianStatus531 (@BlueCedarAngel) February 25, 2015

Finally reason prevails! @autismspeaks alters position on #vaccines "Vaccines Do Not Cause #Autism" http://t.co/ECjT909MDN

— Barbara Otto (@BarbAOtto) February 25, 2015

This article is for information only and is not intended as medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your specific health and medical needs.

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