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Danish Study Finds MMR Vaccine NOT Associated with Risk of Autism

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A Danish study found that the measles vaccine does not cause autism, not even in children who are considered to be high risk because they have a sibling who has autism. This study adds to the scientific research that contradicts the debunked paper done by Andrew Wakefield. The study is titled: “Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccinations and Autism: A Nationwide Cohort Study”. It was done by Anders Hviid, Dr. MedSci; Jørgen Vinsløv Hansen, Ph.D; Morten Frisch, DrMedSci; and Mads Melbye, DrMedSci. The objective of the study was: To evaluate whether the MMR vaccine increases the risk for autism in children, subgroups of … Continue reading →

Things to Know About the Measles Outbreak

If you’ve spent any time at all on Facebook or Twitter lately, you’ve undoubtedly come across a multitude of people talking about measles. Some people are more tactful about sharing their views about vaccinations than others. No matter what your personal viewpoint happens to be, there are some things you should know about the measles outbreak. There is a measles outbreak going on. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that there were at least 102 reported cases of measles in 14 states as of February 1, 2015. CDC Director Tom Frieden warns that the United States could see a … Continue reading →

CDC: “Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized”

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that cases of measles are on the rise in the United States. A Washington Post article that was published on April 24, 2014, points out that (at the time of publishing) 129 people, in 13 states, across the United States, had been infected with measles in the first four months of 2014. The CDC says this is the biggest measles outbreak in the United States since 1996. The CDC website points out that measles is a highly contagious disease, and that it can be very serious for young children. The … Continue reading →

What If We Stopped Immunizations?

In the United States, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once harmed or killed many people. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause these diseases still exist and can be passed on to people who have not been immunized. Diseases that are preventable have many effects on society as a whole: sick children miss school, which can force parents to take off from work. Visits to the doctor’s office are usually necessary. Vaccine-preventable diseases may also result in hospitalization, permanent disability, or even death. Do you really know the impact these vaccine-preventable diseases could have? The polio … Continue reading →