Vaccines and the changing epidemiology of autism

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi...4.2006.00655.x

Child: Care, Health and Development
Volume 32 Page 511 - September 2006
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00655.x
Volume 32 Issue 5


Review Article
Vaccines and the changing epidemiology of autism
B. Taylor

Abstract

Background The epidemiology of autism has been rather confusing, with
very variable published prevalence figures and no clear incidence data.
The cause of autism is unclear; vaccines have been incriminated.

Methods Literature review and interpretation.

Results The recorded prevalence of autism has increased considerably in
recent years. This reflects greater recognition, with changes in
diagnostic practice associated with more trained diagnosticians;
broadening of diagnostic criteria to include a spectrum of disorder; a
greater willingness by parents and educationalists to accept the label
(in part because of entitlement to services); and better recording
systems, among other factors. The cause(s) of autism remains unclear.
There is a strong genetic component which, along with prenatally
determined neuro-anatomical/biochemical changes, makes any post-natal
'cause' unlikely.

Conclusions There has (probably) been no real increase in the incidence
of autism. There is no scientific evidence that the measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR) vaccine or the mercury preservative used in some vaccines
plays any part in the aetiology or triggering of autism, even in a
subgroup of children with the condition.

Mark Probert ) wrote:

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi...4.2006.00655.x

Child: Care, Health and Development
Volume 32 Page 511 - September 2006
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00655.x
Volume 32 Issue 5


Review Article
Vaccines and the changing epidemiology of autism
B. Taylor

Abstract

Background The epidemiology of autism has been rather confusing, with
very variable published prevalence figures and no clear incidence data.
The cause of autism is unclear; vaccines have been incriminated.

Methods Literature review and interpretation.

Results The recorded prevalence of autism has increased considerably in
recent years. This reflects greater recognition, with changes in
diagnostic practice associated with more trained diagnosticians;
broadening of diagnostic criteria to include a spectrum of disorder; a
greater willingness by parents and educationalists to accept the label
(in part because of entitlement to services); and better recording
systems, among other factors. The cause(s) of autism remains unclear.
There is a strong genetic component which, along with prenatally
determined neuro-anatomical/biochemical changes, makes any post-natal
'cause' unlikely.

Conclusions There has (probably) been no real increase in the incidence
of autism. There is no scientific evidence that the measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR) vaccine or the mercury preservative used in some vaccines
plays any part in the aetiology or triggering of autism, even in a
subgroup of children with the condition.

I have actually met a woman who had a child that after the MMR vaccine
started to be autistic, this is scary stuff




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Jessica wrote:
Mark Probert ) wrote:

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi...4.2006.00655.x

Child: Care, Health and Development
Volume 32 Page 511 - September 2006
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00655.x
Volume 32 Issue 5


Review Article
Vaccines and the changing epidemiology of autism
B. Taylor

Abstract

Background The epidemiology of autism has been rather confusing, with
very variable published prevalence figures and no clear incidence data.
The cause of autism is unclear; vaccines have been incriminated.

Methods Literature review and interpretation.

Results The recorded prevalence of autism has increased considerably in
recent years. This reflects greater recognition, with changes in
diagnostic practice associated with more trained diagnosticians;
broadening of diagnostic criteria to include a spectrum of disorder; a
greater willingness by parents and educationalists to accept the label
(in part because of entitlement to services); and better recording
systems, among other factors. The cause(s) of autism remains unclear.
There is a strong genetic component which, along with prenatally
determined neuro-anatomical/biochemical changes, makes any post-natal
'cause' unlikely.

Conclusions There has (probably) been no real increase in the incidence
of autism. There is no scientific evidence that the measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR) vaccine or the mercury preservative used in some vaccines
plays any part in the aetiology or triggering of autism, even in a
subgroup of children with the condition.

I have actually met a woman who had a child that after the MMR vaccine
started to be autistic, this is scary stuff

What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.

Mark Probert ) wrote:


What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.

What do you mean? I can separate anecdotes from proof but if you research
around you will see that it does happen a lot, even if the medical society
does not recognize this





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"Jessica" wrote in message
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Mark Probert ) wrote:


What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.

What do you mean? I can separate anecdotes from proof but if you research
around you will see that it does happen a lot, even if the medical society
does not recognize this

Of course it happens a lot. The age at which the symptoms of autism usually
first become apparent just happens to coincide with the age at which the MMR
is scheduled. You might as well claim that the MMR causes teething. The
motivation for seeing a causal relationship in a casual one if purely
financial; the parents of autism victims want someone to sue.
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Jessica wrote:
Mark Probert ) wrote:

What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.

What do you mean? I can separate anecdotes from proof but if you research
around you will see that it does happen a lot, even if the medical society
does not recognize this

You contradicted yourself. I won't explain.

If you review the research, and not rely on anecdotes, you will see that
there is NO EVIDENCE to support a link between the MMR and autism.

Rich wrote:
"Jessica" wrote in message
...
Mark Probert ) wrote:

What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.
What do you mean? I can separate anecdotes from proof but if you research
around you will see that it does happen a lot, even if the medical society
does not recognize this

Of course it happens a lot. The age at which the symptoms of autism usually
first become apparent just happens to coincide with the age at which the MMR
is scheduled. You might as well claim that the MMR causes teething. The
motivation for seeing a causal relationship in a casual one if purely
financial; the parents of autism victims want someone to sue.

I would not go that far for most parents. Many are angry that they were
not given the perfect baby that they anticipated for nine months. Their
hopes are dashed. Their lives are over. They need, desperately, someone
or something to blame.

"Jessica" wrote in message
...
Mark Probert ) wrote:

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi...4.2006.00655.x

Child: Care, Health and Development
Volume 32 Page 511 - September 2006
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00655.x
Volume 32 Issue 5


Review Article
Vaccines and the changing epidemiology of autism
B. Taylor

Abstract

Background The epidemiology of autism has been rather confusing, with
very variable published prevalence figures and no clear incidence data.
The cause of autism is unclear; vaccines have been incriminated.

Methods Literature review and interpretation.

Results The recorded prevalence of autism has increased considerably in
recent years. This reflects greater recognition, with changes in
diagnostic practice associated with more trained diagnosticians;
broadening of diagnostic criteria to include a spectrum of disorder; a
greater willingness by parents and educationalists to accept the label
(in part because of entitlement to services); and better recording
systems, among other factors. The cause(s) of autism remains unclear.
There is a strong genetic component which, along with prenatally
determined neuro-anatomical/biochemical changes, makes any post-natal
'cause' unlikely.

Conclusions There has (probably) been no real increase in the incidence
of autism. There is no scientific evidence that the measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR) vaccine or the mercury preservative used in some vaccines
plays any part in the aetiology or triggering of autism, even in a
subgroup of children with the condition.

I have actually met a woman who had a child that after the MMR vaccine
started to be autistic, this is scary stuff

Scarry? Sure. But the reality of the matter is that people look for
patterns. That is how our brains are wired. People look for the pattern of
MMR followed by autism, because they are aware of the reports in the news
media.

You would see the same pattern if you looked for autism after having
birthday cake for the first time.

And if you look at how the child interacted the first time (s)he had his/her
own birthday cake, you would see subtle but definite differences in the way
the child behaved compared to the way children who didn't develop autism
behaved at their first birthday. In other words, children who go on to
develop autism, have differences in their behavior by one year of age and
before the first MMR, even if the parents and doctors haven't yet picked up
on it.

This indicates that the MMR vaccine is not involved. It is just something
that happens usually about the same time as the parents notice something is
wrong.

Numerous studies have looked to see if MMR causes autism. So far, none have
found any real evidence that the vaccine does cause autism.

When an airliner goes down, people are afraid to fly. Yet far more people
get killed on the way to the airport than on airplanes. People are just not
good at estimated and evaluating risk, because the events are too rare. Same
thing with autism.

So I understand that the thought that MMR causes autism is scarry, but the
reality is that autism is NOT caused by MMR or other vaccines.

Jeff




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"Jessica" wrote in message
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Mark Probert ) wrote:


What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.

What do you mean? I can separate anecdotes from proof but if you research
around you will see that it does happen a lot, even if the medical society
does not recognize this

The medical society recognizes that it happens. Just like graduation from
4th grade precedes puberty by about 1-4 years, in most cases. But graduation
from fourth grade doesn't cause puberty. The events are linked in time, but
not causally. Likewise, puberty is usually followed by high school. Yet
14-year olds still go to high school, even if they haven't hit puberty.

Kids would still get autism if there were not vaccines.

Jeff





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"Rich" wrote:

"Jessica" wrote in message
...
Mark Probert ) wrote:


What is even more scary is the fact that some people do not have the
ability to analyze anecdotes and see it is not proof.

What do you mean? I can separate anecdotes from proof but if you research
around you will see that it does happen a lot, even if the medical
society does not recognize this

Of course it happens a lot. The age at which the symptoms of autism
usually first become apparent just happens to coincide with the age at
which the MMR is scheduled. You might as well claim that the MMR causes
teething. The motivation for seeing a causal relationship in a casual one
if purely financial; the parents of autism victims want someone to sue.

Isn't that just like Rich Shewmaker to blame parents of autistic kids to
want someone to sue.

UNreal!

Which posting lies and spam.
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--Rich