Autism Quote by David Oshinsky
“So, obviously, autism - which is the key in this - is a very big problem. We need more studies about it. We certainly have to try to figure out what causes it and why and do something about it. But to tab it to vaccines, I think, is a real mistake. Not only is there no evidence, but what it leads to is larger numbers of unvaccinated children. And that's not only a problem for polio. It's a problem for a wide range of vaccine-preventable diseases.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Commentary, 2020
Advocates for scientific research on autism causes while warning against linking it to vaccines, emphasizing public health risks of misinformation.
In simple terms: Research autism causes, avoid false vaccine links.
Key Takeaway
Promote evidence‑based autism research.
Themes
public health
science
misinformation
vaccination
autism
Mood
concerned
urgent
informative
Type
advocacy
warning
educational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- parental guidance
- media reporting
Key Concepts
epidemiology
risk communication
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve public understanding of vaccine safety?
- What research methods best uncover autism causes?
A Different Perspective
Linking autism to vaccines lacks scientific support and harms herd immunity.
![“Vaccines [measles] have been proven to be safe, and what happens if you don't take vaccines is children get measles and die. So the anti-vaccine crowd has, you know, kept measles around in a way that - you know, it's a tragedy, because so much is done to make sure these things are safe.” quote by David Oshinsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3c0/david-oshinsky-36220_children_vaccines-measles-have-been-proven-to-be_2932093.jpg)
