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In reply to the discussion: New study finds no link between 'too many vaccines' and autism [View all]proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)43. What I think isn't the issue.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20049118-10391695.html
March 31, 2011 11:32 AM
By Sharyl Attkisson
...The article in the Journal of Immunotoxicology is entitled "Theoretical aspects of autism: Causes--A review." The author is Helen Ratajczak, surprisingly herself a former senior scientist at a pharmaceutical firm. Ratajczak did what nobody else apparently has bothered to do: she reviewed the body of published science since autism was first described in 1943. Not just one theory suggested by research such as the role of MMR shots, or the mercury preservative thimerosal; but all of them.
Ratajczak's article states, in part, that "Documented causes of autism include genetic mutations and/or deletions, viral infections, and encephalitis [brain damage] following vaccination. Therefore, autism is the result of genetic defects and/or inflammation of the brain."
March 31, 2011 11:32 AM
By Sharyl Attkisson
...The article in the Journal of Immunotoxicology is entitled "Theoretical aspects of autism: Causes--A review." The author is Helen Ratajczak, surprisingly herself a former senior scientist at a pharmaceutical firm. Ratajczak did what nobody else apparently has bothered to do: she reviewed the body of published science since autism was first described in 1943. Not just one theory suggested by research such as the role of MMR shots, or the mercury preservative thimerosal; but all of them.
Ratajczak's article states, in part, that "Documented causes of autism include genetic mutations and/or deletions, viral infections, and encephalitis [brain damage] following vaccination. Therefore, autism is the result of genetic defects and/or inflammation of the brain."
And for those individuals happy with the condition, it's simply neurodiversity.
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The majority have a child with autism and have ZERO ulterior motives to mislead or misdirect.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#57
That factor alone doesn't cut it, I agree with you. They are saying to the public there is more.
proverbialwisdom
Apr 2013
#63
Please see graphics in posts #33 , #35 and #59 together in order to grasp the concerns of many @AOA.
proverbialwisdom
Apr 2013
#65
So forget the analogy. Recent remarks by these four establishment researchers contradict the study.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#15
I'd like to recommend that you read these quotes in their full context at the linked posts.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#25
"Dr. Geraldine Dawson, chief science officer for the advocacy group Autism Speaks."
Starry Messenger
Mar 2013
#34
That 2009 publicity campaign sounds abysmal, though created by two fathers of children with autism.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#39
it shames me that people think age of autism our adventure in autism should be
Godhumor
Mar 2013
#20
Unsupportable and unsustainable given the current health trends. Wait and see.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#58
some of those funds need to be directed towards transitioning adults from school to work and
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#28
The implications of the flawed control group design discussed here by AOA contributor J.Thompson.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#17
Please consider the primary sources cited, NOT the news aggregator/analysis websites, per se. nt
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#26
Then you should post the primary source without the advocacy site middleman...nt
SidDithers
Mar 2013
#27
Ginger Taylor: Overall health outcomes matter, not merely reduction of communicable disease levels.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#35
I was quoting Ginger Taylor's recent testimony before the Maine legislature re: informed consent.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#40
I don't have more time to spend on this, however... according to research posted at AOA,
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2013
#59
Now that you are locked out, you really won't be adding anymore tripe to this thread!
morningfog
Apr 2013
#75
Exactly. So what about the 99% of EVERYONE ELSE who's vaccinated and WITHOUT autism
alp227
Apr 2013
#70
That's because all the research supports vaccines. Those who refuse vaccines are selfish
morningfog
Apr 2013
#74