From the Los Angeles Times:

California parents of young children are increasingly reluctant to vaccinate against the H1N1 influenza, citing fear of autism and distrust of authority.

This new generation of vaccine skeptics has been forged by the stubbornly persistent belief — discredited by a welter of studies — in a link between vaccines and autism. And it is further fueled by a combustible mix of distrust of drug manufacturers, media outlets and the federal government.

And although many pediatricians are readying stern lectures in support of vaccinating children, several in Southern California contacted by The Times acknowledged they have doubts about recommending a vaccine that is still in testing for all of their young patients.

See also: Racial and ethnic minorities join vaccine skeptics — Los Angeles Times

Earlier posts here.

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