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quote: Rigorous scientific studies have not identified links between autism and either thimerosal-containing vaccine or the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.
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According to some skeptics there are still some questions that have not been answered. I can't vouch for any of it, but these were described by experts in the field.
1. Is there some point at which a large number of vaccinations within a certain period of time creates a cumulative risk that is greater than the upside of individual vaccinations in general.
2. Is the risk reward for
some of these required vaccinations actually positive?
There are also some issues with the testing procedures.
I'm going to have a tough time explaining it, but I'll try.
3. Suppose they test a vaccine and it shows a tiny higher risk for something (call it a risk of .1 on a scale of 1-10). Let's say that's not considered statistically significant. It will get approved.
So far so good.
Then they add something new.
They do not test it against the original base rate.
They test it against the old vaccine results. So say the new one shows a tiny increased risk over the previous one (call it .1 again). That's not considered statistically significant and they approve it again.
But it's not really .1, it's .1 + .1.
You can see how if you keep doing that, eventually the risk grows to significance relative to the start even if it's not significant compared to the last test.
espite significant progress in the study of the epidemiology and genetics of autism, the etiology and patho-physiology of this condition is far from being elucidated and no curative treatment currently exists. Although solid scientific research continues, in an attempt to find explanations and solutions, a number of nonscientific and pure myths about autism have emerged. Myths that vaccines or mercury are associated with autism have been amplified by misguided scientists; frustrated, but effective parent groups; and politicians.
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