Have Amish Children Been Diagnosed With Autism? Trump's Post Explained
Trump shared a graphic linking Amish children, autism and vaccination. Here's what studies found and what experts say.
President Donald Trump posted a graphic on social media suggesting that vaccination status may be connected to autism rates among Amish children. The graphic referenced a 2010 study that assessed autism in Amish children between ages 3 and 21 in Ohio and Indiana, finding 25 children with potential autism cases, of which seven were confirmed.
However, the study didn't specifically identify any completely unvaccinated child with autism. Trump's post has reignited debates about a potential link between vaccines and autism, a topic his Health and Human Services Department has been investigating. Public health experts assert that there's no causal relationship between vaccines and autism, citing extensive research showing no evidence of such a link.
They emphasize that the absence of published cases doesn't prove vaccination isn't associated with autism. The Amish community is often referenced in vaccine discussions due to its lower immunization rates compared to the general population, though vaccination practices vary among communities and households.
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