India, June 5 -- Vaccination is a vital preventive measure that helps protect against potentially life-threatening diseases. It acts as a shield, preparing the body to fight infections effectively. However, widespread misconceptions and misinformation often lead people to hesitate or avoid getting vaccinated, putting their health at risk. Also read | Vaccine misinformation: A lasting side effect from Covid

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Anusuya Shetty, physician at Apollo Clinic in Koramangala busted several myths associated with vaccines.

Fact: Extensive research shows vaccines do not cause autism, and vaccinated children develop autism at the same rate as non-vaccinated children. Numerous big, well-controlled studies involving...