evidence: Childhood vaccines protect kids from serious diseases and complications. Vaccines also lower the chance of spreading a disease. [...] The risk of a vaccine causing serious harm or death is very small. The benefits of getting a vaccine are much greater than the possible side effects for almost all children. [...] - Drutz J, et al. Autism spectrum disorder and chronic disease: No evidence for vaccines or thimerosal as a contributing factor. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Feb. 27, 2023.