MMR doctor Andrew Wakefield fixed data on autism - Times Online

MMR doctor Andrew Wakefield fixed data on autism - Times Online

The doctor who sparked the scare over the safety of the MMR vaccine for children changed and misreported results in his research, creating the appearance of a possible link with autism, a Sunday Times investigation has found. (click the headline above to read the article)

Confidential medical documents and interviews with witnesses have established that Andrew Wakefield manipulated patients’ data, which triggered fears that the MMR triple vaccine to protect against measles, mumps and rubella was linked to the condition.

In spite of this, many local "alternative" practitioners continue to use the data and provide treatments based upon it. Beware. Talk to your MD and school about the best treatments for autism spectrum disorder.

An Epidemic of Fear: How Panicked Parents Skipping Shots Endangers Us All

As we are confronted with a disease that is now taking the lives of children and teenagers, perhaps some will notice how we as a community are ignoring our responsibility to participate in programs that protect the health of everyone. Many parents who rely on pseudo-science and conspiracy theories don't take the time to get the scientific facts and instead decide they will just avoid vaccinations and rely instead upon the "herd immunity" of those who have had their children vaccinated. A better way to deal with your fears is to have a conversation with your medical provider. Not with friends, people at work, celebrities or from conspiracy minded web pages. Instead you need to look at the science. Falling for out of date and paranoid claims has finally started to have an effect on not just the health of individuals, but the health of the community. We do need to fear something, and regretfully the "enemy is us." This is a good read not just about vaccines, but also about community responsibility. Just because some people fail to believe in the germ theory doesn't mean we don't need a sanitation department!

An Epidemic of Fear: How Panicked Parents Skipping Shots Endangers Us All

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No Scientific Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism, Review Shows

Another excellent review of the SCIENCE surrounding vaccinations. This article published in pediatric nursing also contains a very brief but good history for quick review.

No Scientific Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism, Review Shows

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