Anti-vaccine influencers incorrectly link vaccines to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Spain, with high vaccination rates, displays low SIDS rates, contradicting this claim. Studies indicate vaccines may reduce SIDS risk, while the U.S. reports highe…
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Why Does Spain Have Such a Low Rate of SIDS?

By Vincent Iannelli, MD on April 28, 2025

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Anti-vaccine influencers incorrectly link vaccines to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Spain, with high vaccination rates, displays low SIDS rates, contradicting this claim. Studies indicate vaccines may reduce SIDS risk, while the U.S. reports higher incidence. The myth linking vaccines to SIDS lacks scientific support, reinforcing the need for accurate information.

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