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... The measles outbreak has revived the discussion about parents who choose not to vaccinate their children, some out of fear that vaccines can lead to autism and developmental disorders — a claim that has been vigorously debunked by medical researchers. It's unclear whether the vaccine issue will have a long ...
... Jindal -- both swatted down the notion that vaccines should be optional. "Absolutely, all children in America should be vaccinated,” Rubio said. As for them causing autism? "There is absolutely no medical science or data whatsoever that links those vaccinations to onset of autism or anything of that nature," the senator ...
... was three years before the study that caused all of this controversy was retracted. And they were calling for more research. That’s something even Autism Speaks, the leading advocacy group for bringing attention to autism, was calling for. Academic, scientific medical research is conducted to rule in or out ...
... the U.K. ZACHARY GREEN: The paper, written by Dr. Andrew Wakefield, claimed there might be a connection between the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and autism. SETH MNOOKIN: In his press conference, Andrew Wakefield stood up and said parents shouldn't give their children the MMR vaccine, period, until we ...
... about vaccinations should be left to parents, but the science on vaccinations "is really clear." Some parents continue to believe debunked research linking vaccines to autism and refuse vaccinate their children. "I'm not going stand up here and dispense medical advice," Earnest said when asked whether the president supports ...
... quick visit this week to the Sundance Film Festival. “How to Dance in Ohio,” a film by Alexandra Shiva, takes you inside the world of autism -- but through the eyes of autistic teens preparing for a formal dance. The camera mostly follows three risk averse, shy girls with varying degrees ...
... that fuels the spread of the disease. Some parents opt out of the MMR vaccine, often due to thoroughly discredited studies that link it to autism. Simply put, if everyone got the vaccine, the virus would have nowhere to go. The unvaccinated keep the measles alive. But let’s back ...
U.S. health officials say the recent measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in Southern California continues to ripple across the nation with approximately 100 cases reported so far. How great a risk does this pose and how can people protect their children? Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci...
It’s the day before Christmas and you want to bake a Santa-shaped cake, but you don’t have a pan shaped like the portly fellow. No need to panic — you may be able to borrow the pan from your local public library.
Physical education is required in most American high schools, but for teenagers with physical and developmental disabilities, there can be greater restrictions on how they can get active. The NewsHour’s April Brown reports on how schools in Florida’s Miami-Dade County are adapting activities like kayaking, sailing and golfing for more children.
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