Claim Review: 5-Year-Old Develops Autism After Being Forced to Get 18 Vaccines in 1 Day

The claim that a 5-year-old boy developed severe regressive autism after receiving 18 vaccines in one day has been circulating, but it is important to examine this claim critically.

Firstly, it is crucial to understand that vaccines undergo extensive testing for safety and efficacy before they are approved for use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) both emphasize that vaccines are safe and effective. Multiple studies have shown no link between vaccines and autism.

A comprehensive study published in the New England Journal of Medicine  in 2019 found no association between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, even in children with a higher risk of developing autism.

Another study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)  in 2015 also concluded that there is no link between vaccines and autism. This study reviewed data from over 95,000 children and found no increased risk of autism in vaccinated children compared to unvaccinated children.

It is also important to note that administering multiple vaccines in one day is not uncommon and is considered safe by medical professionals. The CDC recommends that children receive multiple vaccines during a single visit to ensure they are protected against various diseases as early as possible.

The claim that a judge forced the vaccination of the children is also concerning. While judges can make decisions regarding medical treatment in custody cases, they typically rely on medical expertise and the best interests of the child. Forcing medical treatment without proper medical consultation is not standard practice.

In conclusion, the claim that a 5-year-old boy developed severe regressive autism after receiving 18 vaccines in one day is not supported by scientific evidence. Vaccines are safe and effective, and there is no established link between vaccines and autism. It is important to rely on credible scientific sources when evaluating claims about vaccines and health.

At the time of writing this article, it was not possible to find any information about the family or the boy, or about their identities. The only relevant links found were to anti-vaccination movies such as the recently released Vaxxed 3 (coming soon).