Lately it appears as if the "to vax or not to vax" argument has been ramping back up in the States. While I understand the fears that parents have, the science simply doesn't back them up. Additionally, I'd take my chances with autism over polio or the various other scary (and preventable) diseases out there.
This article succintly presents some of the factors that appear to be linked to autism. The top five that they identify are genetics (which is looking less valid based on new research,) pesticides, air pollution, some medications, and the age of the parents.
5 Things Scientists (Not Celebs) Say May Cause Autism
This article succintly presents some of the factors that appear to be linked to autism. The top five that they identify are genetics (which is looking less valid based on new research,) pesticides, air pollution, some medications, and the age of the parents.
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