Vaccines, Autism and Childhood Disorders : Crucial Data That Could Save Your Child's Life

by Miller, Neil Z.; Rimland, Bernard

• ISBN13: 9781881217329
• ISBN10: 1881217329
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc

Summary

Autism is a complex disability resulting in brain damage, immune dysfunction, self-destructive behaviour patterns, and unresponsiveness to other people. It often strikes following an early childhood of apparently normal development. Many parents believe that childhood vaccines, especially MMR, are responsible. Some studies confirm that vaccines may cause autism in certain predisposed children. Health authorities, however, deny that autism is linked to vaccines. Some studies support their position. Congress recently held several hearings to investigate the causes of, and cures for, this growing epidemic. The testimony hints at a medical cover-up. This book chronicles Congressional efforts to expose the truth, summarises vaccine studies on both sides of the debate, and provides parents with crucial data to make informed decisions.

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(2)
Bernard Rimland
Preface	11	(2)
MMR	13	(56)
What is MMR?	13	(1)
Why are the Three Vaccines Combined?	13	(1)
Can the Three Vaccines be Administered Separately?	14	(1)
How Safe is the MMR Vaccine?	14	(1)
Autism	14	(55)
What is Autism?	15	(1)
What Causes Autism?	16	(1)
How Common is Autism?	16	(1)
Autism and the Pertussis Vaccine	16	(1)
Autism and MMR	17	(1)
Recent Developments in Autism Research	17	(3)
Autism: Present Challenges, Future Needs---Why the Increased Rates? (Congressional Hearing)
Opening Statement	20	(4)
Dan Burton
Testimony	24	(3)
James Smythe
Testimony	27	(3)
Shelley Reynolds
Testimony	30	(5)
Jeana Smith
Testimony	35	(4)
Andrew Wakefield
The Issue of Coincidence	36	(1)
Temporal Trends in Autism	37	(1)
MMR and Compound Effects	37	(1)
Summary	38	(1)
Conclusions	39	(1)
Studies ``Disproving'' and MMR and Autism Link	39	(2)
Testimony	41	(1)
John O'Leary
Testimony	41	(2)
Vijendra Singh
Testimony	43	(3)
Bernard Rimland
Testimony	46	(1)
Mary Megson
Mercury in Medicine: Are We Taking Unnecessary Risks? (Congressional Hearing)
Opening Statement	47	(1)
Dan Burton
Testimony	48	(3)
Lyndelle Redwood
Autism: A Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning	51	(1)
Testimony	51	(1)
Stephanie Cave
Quid Pro Quo?	52	(1)
Adverse Reaction Reports: MMR and Autism	53	(1)
The Ongoing MMR-Autism Controversy	54	(1)
Autism: Why the Increased Rates? (Congressional Hearing)
1st Opening Statement	55	(2)
Dan Burton
2nd Opening Statement	57	(1)
Dan Burton
The MMR-Autism Controversy in the U.K	58	(1)
The Autism Epidemic: Is the NIH and CDC Response Adequate? (Congressional Hearing)
Opening Statement	59	(2)
Dan Burton
The Status of Research into Vaccine Safety and Autism (Congressional Hearing)
Opening Statement	61	(3)
Dan Burton
The Denmark Study	64	(1)
Government-Suppressed Data	65	(1)
``Non-Autism'' Adverse Reactions to MMR	66	(2)
How Effective is the MMR Vaccine?	68	(1)
More Information About MMR	68	(1)
MEASLES	69	(24)
What is Measles?	69	(1)
Is Measles Dangerous?	69	(4)
Scare Tactics	69	(1)
Vitamin A and Nutrition	70	(1)
Fever Reducers	70	(3)
Does a Measles Vaccine Exist?	73	(1)
How Safe is the Measles Vaccine?	73	(6)
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis	74	(1)
Encephalitis and Guillain Barre Syndrome	75	(1)
Blood Disorders	75	(1)
Sensory Impairments	76	(1)
Immune System Suppression	76	(1)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	76	(2)
Severe Allergic Reactions	78	(1)
Atypical Measles	78	(1)
Adverse Report: Measles Vaccine	79	(1)
How Effective is the Measles Vaccine?	79	(9)
Eradication	81	(1)
Immunity	81	(3)
Vaccination and Revaccination	84	(1)
Epidemiological Changes	85	(3)
Experimental Vaccines	88	(5)
The Senegal Study	88	(1)
The Los Angeles Study	89	(4)
MUMPS	93	(6)
What is Mumps?	93	(1)
Is Mumps Dangerous?	93	(1)
Does a Mumps Vaccine Exist?	93	(1)
How is the Mumps Vaccine Made?	94	(1)
How Safe is the Mumps Vaccine?	94	(2)
Meningitis	94	(2)
Diabetes	96	(1)
Atypical Mumps	96	(1)
How Effective is the Mumps Vaccine?	96	(3)
Epidemiological Changes	97	(2)
RUBELLA	99	(12)
What is Rubella?	99	(1)
Is Rubella Dangerous?	99	(1)
Does a Rubella Vaccine Exist?	99	(1)
How is the Rubella Vaccine Made?	99	(2)
How Safe is the Rubella Vaccine?	101	(2)
Arthritis	101	(1)
Nervous System Disorders	101	(1)
Diabetes	102	(1)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	103	(1)
Adverse Reports: Rubella Vaccine	103	(1)
How Effective is the Rubella Vaccine?	104	(2)
Vaccine Strategies	105	(1)
Epidemiological Changes	106	(1)
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)	106	(3)
Abortions	107	(2)
What Do Doctors Think About the Rubella Vaccine?	109	(2)
Notes	111	(14)
Index	125