The Arc of Massachusetts supports basing decisions that impact the well-being of individuals with autism, including vaccine guidance, on sound science and evidence. Rhetoric and unsupported opinions have no place in public health.
The scientific community has definitively moved past the disproven theory that vaccines cause autism. The Arc is concerned about the misinformation put forth by the federal government and its agencies, which is leading to confusion in the autism community.
The Arc strongly encourages continued broad research into the complex genetic and environmental factors relating to this condition to better understand and serve the diverse needs of people with autism.
