There is no evidence that vaccinations cause Autism. None. Studies have shown consistently that no link exists. What's more, the mercury-based ingredient supposed to cause autism hasn't been used in vaccines for years. Anecdotal evidence is plentiful, however, because parents of autistic children typically get vaccinations prior to the autism diagnosis, and for them correlation equals causation.
After a decade of anti-vaccine nonsense, the issue is coming to a head. Congress has established a "vaccine court" to judge on whether there is a link or not. This means that scientific validity will be judged not by strict scientific standards, but by a legal standard of plausibility. This is very, very dangerous and a large step backwards.
Check out the detailed article in the Post here.
If the Court rules in favor of the anti-vaccine woo-woos, this would be a terrible blow to public health in America. We will see the reemergence of diseases long held in check. If the Court rules that vaccines don't cause autism, it will be seen as just more government conspiracy, and amount to no more than a temporary setback for those who put their own wacky beliefs before the health of their (and my) children.
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