Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism

These social media graphics, available in English and Spanish, debunk false information about vaccines causing autism. Post these carousels on your social media channels to help explain where the false link between vaccines and autism originated, why it’s untrue, and why parents and caregivers should ensure their children are up-to-date with their vaccines.

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1. Vaccines do not cause autism. Vaccinating your child is safe, effective, and one of the most important things you can do for their health.
   
   If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinating your child, [insert specific guidance/a resource about how someone can get their questions answered in your local area]. You can also learn more about when and why your child should receive important vaccinations here: Vaccines for Your Children | Childhood Vaccines | CDC
   
2. Vaccines DO:
   ✅Protect your child against preventable diseases.
   
   Vaccines DO NOT:
   ❌Cause autism.
   
   For more information about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, visit [insert specific guidance/a resource about how someone can get their questions answered in your local area OR Vaccines for Your Children | Childhood Vaccines | CDC].

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1. Las vacunas no causan autismo. Vacunar a sus hijos es seguro, eficaz y una de las cosas más importantes que usted puede hacer para proteger su salud.
   Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre la vacunación de su hijo, [insert specific guidance/a resource about how someone can get their questions answered in your local area]. También puede obtener más información sobre cuándo y por qué su hijo debe recibir vacunas importantes aquí: Vacunas para sus hijos | Vacunas para niños | CDC (en inglés)
   
2. Las vacunas SÍ:
   ✅ Protegen a su hijo contra enfermedades que pueden prevenirse.
   
   Las vacunas NO:
   ❌ Causan autismo.
   
   Para más información sobre la seguridad y eficacia de las vacunas, visite [insert specific guidance/a resource about how someone can get their questions answered in your local area OR Vacunas para sus hijos | Vacunas para niños | CDC].