Survey: SHOH21

Question:
I'd like to ask a few questions about vaccinations that children get to protect them from diseases like polio, mumps and measles. Most states require kids to receive up top 10 different vaccinations by the time they are five yeara old. Soem parents and researchers say vaccines have side effects that may led to autism, asthma, diabetes, atention deficit disorder and other medical problems. Have you heard about these concerns?

Answers: ( respondents)
Yes, have heard 65%
No, have not heard 33%
Other 1%
Can't answer. refusal 1%

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