Does Wakefield Decision Prove Vaccines Never Cause or Trigger Autism Disorders? No it does not.
The UK General Medical Council found that Dr. Andrew Wakefield had engaged in several instances of unprofessional conduct. The decision has little, if any, bearing on the science involved in vaccine autism issues.
Several prominent health authorities and researchers have stated that there is a need for stronger science on autism vaccine issues including Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Julie Gerberding and Dr. Irva Hertz-Picciotto..
I agree Harold. The Wakefield decision actually strengthens the hand of those who fear that the safety of mass multiple vaccination programs has not been conclusively demonstrated for all children, including subgroups with an identified increased risk of neurological disorders, by removing a compromised charlatan from the equation.
ReplyDeleteIt ought to be easier to make the case for further studies in the field without the guilt by association arguments being flung in the direction of the experts you've listed.
All in all, the downfall of Wakefield is a good news story for autism research.
I agree that the Wakefield decision does not stop tne vaccine debate. He was removed from medicine only because of his own poor research. The outcome of other research which might indicate vaccines are a risk factor for autism, is not under debate.
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