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With youngsters, I've looked into this issue. The vaccine/autism link is complete BS. There is simply no evidence. The mercury preservative (which was their best argument) was largely phased out between 1999-2003, yet autism rates continue to climb. Why? Because no one calls kids retarded anymore! Instead they have ADD/ADHD, some form of autism or other syndrome. They've broadened the definition of autism to include even kids with the slightest introverted tendencies (mild Aspergers).
The autism/vaccine scare has also done society a huge disservice, with cases of virtually wiped out diseases on the rise again (measles, mumps, tuberculosis and rubella). Even polio is on the rise in the US again. Fucking polio!? Idiot parents are not getting their children inoculated, and rely on the rest of us to keep them safe. Since most kids get vaccinated, they don't have to worry, right? So far, these diseases are still contained - but who knows in the future. In my state, all you need is a "philosophical objection" to be allowed into public school without your shots. Lame.
I don't opt for any optional vaccinations but my kids have all the required ones. Even though there are more vaccinations today, they trigger far less immunity/antibody responses than in the past. In the past, they carpet bombed. So arguably, vaccines are less harsh on the body.
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