What led researchers to conclude the MMR vaccine does not cause autism? As a nurse, how would you use this information to educate your patients about the safety of vaccines?

Vaccine Safety

1. Based on these articles, do you agree that vaccines are safe? Why or why not?

2. How is the safety of vaccines tested?

3. What led researchers to conclude the MMR vaccine does not cause autism?

4. As a nurse, how would you use this information to educate your patients about the safety of vaccines?

Here are the sources to use:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/no-mmr-autism-link-large-study-vaccinated-vs-unvaccinated-kids

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/autism.html

https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/safety/index.html