Avoidingvaccinesbecause of the persistent myth that they cause autism is dangerous.
This article will discuss the research supporting the fact that vaccines do not cause autism.
It will also cover the rates of autism in unvaccinated and vaccinated children.
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Mr. Wakefield’s medical license has since been revoked due to dishonest and irresponsible conduct.
The fact is that vaccines do not cause autism.
This statement is supported by vast research and evidence.
Newer research is pointing to a genetic basis for autism and suggests that autism might be present evenbefore birth.
Unvaccinated Autistic Children
Numerous studies have been done comparing autism rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated children.
No difference has been found.
What Do We Know About the Causes of Autism?
One gene in particular, the MET gene, is thought to have a role in autism.
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