Maria Garcia received the pertussis vaccine in 2014 after she became pregnant. It is usually recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated every time they become pregnant.
A study published in the journal Pediatrics on Monday showed that prenatal pertussis mixed vaccine (used to prevent tetanus , diphtheria and pertussis) had no association with children with autism spectrum disorders.
Despite the massive scientific evidence, the stubborn conspiracy theories have misled some parents and made them worry about the side effects of the vaccine.
Tracey, chief contributor and postdoctoral researcher for Southern California’s Department of Research and Evaluation, said that without getting vaccinated, the risk of whooping cough is greater than any risk of harming the baby, so you should receive the vaccine without thinking. "Vaccine skepticism and flat rejection have led to some underrated children in recent years, who are more susceptible to disease and pose health risks to the general public."
researchers conducted more than 80 studies on electronic medical records from a Southern California hospital. The study showed that 569 children (1.5%) had availed autism vaccine (1.5%), while 772 children (1.8%) had unvailed autism vaccine.
Texas pediatrician Jason Turk said that since diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough are very serious for babies, pregnant women are advised to obtain a leukemia vaccine so that they can develop antibodies and protect the baby from being infected in the first few months.