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Despite a lack of evidence supporting the anti-vaccine movement, 20% of Ontarians believe that some vaccines can cause autism.

A new poll released Friday by Mainstreet Technologies also found that 15% of Ontarians disagree that a reduction in the vaccination of children would have serious health impacts.

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Dr. Natasha Crowcroft, chief of infectious disease for Public Health Ontario, said she wasn’t surprised there are still supporters of the anti-vaccine movement.

“Parents are bombarded with so much misinformation each day. If anything, 20% sounds lower than what I’d expect. It’s really time to put that particular myth to bed for good. The [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine does not cause autism,” she said in an email.

If anything, 20% sounds lower than what I’d expect

The anti-vaccine movement gained traction with television personality Jenny McCarthy, who publically defended her stance that vaccines are linked to autism. Celebrities are not the only source of such opinions, however.