‘Staggering’ number of people believe unproven claims about vaccines, raw milk and more

Opposition to vaccines grew more visible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty More than two-thirds of the public believe at least one false or unproven health claim — such as the idea that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism — a new survey finds. The results hint that a large, and potentially growing, number of people are questioning scientific evidence. …