New Poll: 40 Percent Of Long Islanders Not Sure If Vaccines Are Safe
The third Truth in Medicine Poll, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, surveyed 600 residents of Long Island and New York City about their thoughts on vaccines. While more than 90 percent of parents said they have had their children vaccinated, almost 40 percent are unsure or believe that vaccines can potentially cause autism. In addition, nearly 30 percent of respondents believed that unvaccinated children should be allowed to attend school.