The Reality Behind Immunizations and Autism

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The Reality Behind Immunizations and Autism: 

The Reality Behind Immunizations and Autism Jessica Vallone 10/21/2011 Engl. 3010 Oral Presentation

Introduction: 

Introduction Autism is a developmental disorder that affects 1 in 110 Autism is characterized by problems with language, social bonding, and imagination British Doctor, Andrew Wakefield, in 1998 released a study that liked Autism to Immunizations M any studies have rejected this conclusion Dr. Wakefield himself has admitted that the claim is fraudulent . Even though the study has been proven false many still link Autism to Immunizations

Thesis:: 

Thesis: The rise of Autism in our society is not due to vaccinations rather, this incorrect assumption is a result of: misrepresentation of statistics miscommunication between professionals ignorance about the basic scientific facts supporting immunizations

Misrepresentation of Statistics:: 

Misrepresentation of Statistics: According to U.S Department of Education in ten year period (1993-2003) 657% increase Autism Epidemic? This increase is due to: changes in diagnostic practice increased awareness

Miscommunication between Professionals and Public:: 

Miscommunication between Professionals and Public: Autism etiology is unknown- Genetic and/or Environmental Vaccine administration coincides with first signs and symptoms of autism Having one child with autism increases your chances of having another child with autism

Basic Facts Supporting Immunizations:: 

Basic Facts Supporting Immunizations: History : developed to protect individuals from deadly illnesses saved countless lives! Designed to enhance immune system, not weaken it immunization schedule Years of Positive effects are testimony to safety Providers required to report moderate to sever reactions to Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)

Current Immunization Schedule: 

Current Immunization Schedule

Conclusion:: 

Conclusion: Thousands of people in US and abroad are searching for autisms cause and cure Immunizations are not the answer! Vaccines save and protect lives It’s a shame that so much energy, emotion, time, and money has been diverted away from efforts to understand the real causes of autism and how to help the victims and their families

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