Pediatric Society Reaffirms Commitment to Evidence-Based Vaccine Safety Communication
The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting youth with developmental disabilities and their families amid unscientific claims linking vaccines to autism.
McLean, Virginia – The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP) on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the well-being of youth with developmental disabilities and their families. The statement comes amid an increase in unscientific claims linking vaccines to autism.
The SDBP stated that the organization strongly supports factual, evidence-based communication regarding vaccine safety. According to the society's release, it will continue to work with healthcare professionals and families to provide reliable information.
The organization emphasized that its stance is based on broad scientific consensus and numerous studies that have found no link between vaccines and autism. SDBP stresses the importance of parents receiving accurate information from healthcare providers.
The SDBP is a national professional organization dedicated to advancing the developmental and behavioral health of children and adolescents. Its members include pediatricians, psychologists, child development researchers, and other healthcare professionals specializing in child and adolescent health.