"Rising Concern: Dog Owners Joining Vocal Anti-Vax Movement, Putting Pets and People at Risk"
TL;DR
A study by Boston University's School of Public Health found that 53% of dog owners in the U.S. have hesitations towards vaccinating their pets, viewing them as unsafe, ineffective, or unnecessary. This vocal anti-vax movement among dog owners poses risks not only to the animals themselves but also to humans. The study also revealed that misinformation about vaccines, including the belief that routine vaccines can cause autism in dogs, has been projected onto pets. However, there is no evidence to support this claim.
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