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Vaccines And Autism: Is There A Link?, Irit Hadi
Vaccines And Autism: Is There A Link?, Irit Hadi
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
There has been a worldwide increase in autism cases in the past few decades, but the cause of it is unclear. It has been suggested that vaccines may be contributing to the rise in autism rates. One claim is that the MMR vaccine can cause intestinal inflammation that may lead non-permeable peptides to be transferred to the brain where it will affect neurodevelopment. This may lead to autism with symptoms of developmental regression and gastrointestinal problems. Another major hypothesis that has received much attention is that a mercury-containing compound, thimerosal, found in many vaccines, can have toxic effects on the …
Vaccinations: Weighing The Risks And Benefits, Yosis Shapiro
Vaccinations: Weighing The Risks And Benefits, Yosis Shapiro
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Research has proven that vaccines prevent disease. Important medical organizations conclusively support and advise the administration of vaccinations to prevent diseases that once caused devastating effects both in the individual who contracted, and in communities where these diseases spread. While some groups protest against the constitutionality of vaccinating, others counter that failure to do so subjects the unvaccinated to illness and death by contracting and spreading of the sickness. Despite statistics on reduced incidence of diseases with few consequences as a result of vaccine-induced passive immunity, fears of harm secondary to vaccination loom. In the 21st Century, many people are …
Effects Of Vaccine Preservatives And Adjuvants On Childhood Neurodevelopment, Reut Raveh
Effects Of Vaccine Preservatives And Adjuvants On Childhood Neurodevelopment, Reut Raveh
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Parental concerns about the safety of childhood vaccinations began in the 1990’s and continue until today. A primary concern of many parents is whether the adjuvants and preservatives added to the vaccines have the potential to cause neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. An overview of various studies was done to determine if thimerosal affects childhood neurodevelopment with studies suggesting that thimerosal potentially causes neurodevelopmental disorders. However, some studies suggest the opposite. As a result it is impossible to conclude whether thimerosal affects childhood neurodevelopment. However, measures should be taken to remove thimerosal from the childhood vaccination schedule. Additionally, the studies …