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The One-in-10,000 Gambit: Vaccine Myths and Autism Statistics
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Recent media reports and fact-checks examine the persistent, though scientifically discredited, claim that childhood vaccinations are responsible for the rising rates of autism. While contemporary figures like Patrick Bet-David and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. utilize accurate CDC prevalence statistics to suggest a causal link, medical experts clarify that these increases actually stem from broadened diagnostic criteria and enhanced screening. Extensive global studies involving millions of children have consistently found no connection…
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