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Vaccines and Autism Maggie Baker
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Autism Wide spectrum of types Thought to be caused by environmental factors and/or genetics
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Vaccines Created to prevent disease Measles, Polio, Small Pox, Rubella, Flu, Tetanus, Yellow Fever, Malaria No cases of small pox at all thanks to vaccines
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The Issue Parents believe that vaccines are a main cause for Autism Theory started in the UK in 1998 Started by a study conducted by Dr. Andrew Wakefield.
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The Experiment Dr. Andrew Wakefield 11 other scientists 1998 8 out of the 12 cases Claimed autism appeared “days after’ receiving the shot
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Emotional Levels Parents don’t want their child to be the social outcast To expensive, don’t want it to happen Caring to much to listen to professionals.
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Faulty Evidence No one can repeat the evidence The medical records did not match the told histories
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Herd Immunity Destroying the herd immunity One child died of measles because of unvaccinated status Just because you are vaccinated, does not mean you protected!!
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Professionals Ignoring the professionals Taking gossip column’s advice Always to talk to a doctor and other professionals before making assumptions
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Court Ruling Issue taken to court Vaccine experts ruled No link between vaccines and Autism
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Review To emotional Lack of scientific background Destroying Herd immunity Ignoring professionals and experts Court says no!
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