US study links childhood COVID-19 vaccination to higher rates of autism and ADHD

A new analysis of the U.S. National Health Interview Survey (2022–2024) has identified associations between COVID-19 vaccination in children and increased odds of several health conditions.

Researchers, including Nicolas Hulscher and Peter McCullough, analyzed data from 21,990 children. The study reports that vaccinated children showed a 32 percent increase in autism diagnoses, a 33 percent rise in ADHD cases, and a 23 percent uptick in neurodevelopmental disorders compared to unvaccinated children.

Additional findings include a 24 percent increase in asthma cases, a 27 percent increase in anxiety disorders, and a 19 percent increase in the use of special education services. The study also noted a 57 percent increase in the use of mental health medications and a 60 percent increase in the need for mental health therapy. The researchers noted that the odds of certain conditions, such as autism, appeared to rise with the number of vaccine doses administered.