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Book Synopsis: A London researcher was the first to assert that the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine known as MMR caused autism in children. Following this "discovery," a handful of parents declared that a mercury-containing preservative in several vaccines was responsible for the disease. If mercury caused autism, they reasoned, eliminating it from a child's system should treat the disorder. Consequently, a number of untested alternative therapies arose, and, most tragically, in one such treatment, a doctor injected a five-year-old autistic boy with a chemical in an effort to cleanse him of mercury, which stopped his heart instead. Children with autism have been placed on stringent diets, subjected to high-temperature saunas, bathed in magnetic clay, asked to swallow digestive enzymes and activated charcoal, and injected with various combinations of vitamins, minerals, and acids. Instead of helping, these therapies can hurt those who are most vulnerable, and particularly in the case of autism, they undermine childhood vaccination programs that have saved millions of lives. An overwhelming body of scientific evidence clearly shows that childhood vaccines are safe and does not cause autism. Yet widespread fear of vaccines on the part of parents persists. In this book, Paul A. Offit, a national expert on vaccines, challenges the modern-day false prophets who have so egregiously misled the public and exposes the opportunism of the lawyers, journalists, celebrities, and politicians who support them. Offit recounts the history of autism research and the exploitation of this tragic condition by advocates and zealots. He considers the manipulation of science in the popular media and the courtroom, and he explores why society is susceptible to the bad science and risky therapies put forward by many antivaccination activists.
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Discover the truth behind the myths and misconceptions surrounding autism and vaccines in the groundbreaking book, Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure. Written by renowned vaccine expert Paul A. Offit, this eye-opening read challenges the misguided claims that vaccines cause autism. With extensive scientific evidence backing his claims, Offit debunks the harmful therapies and untested treatments that have been marketed as cures for autism.
While a handful of parents voiced concerns about a mercury-containing preservative in vaccines, this book delves into the extensive research that proves childhood vaccines are safe and do not cause autism. The author sheds light on the harmful consequences of alternative therapies that have gained popularity in recent years. From strict diets to unproven injections, these therapies not only fail to help those with autism but also undermine the importance of vaccination, which has saved millions of lives.
Autism's False Prophets goes beyond exposing the flaws in the alternative therapies industry. It delves into the manipulations of science in the media and the courtroom. The book highlights the opportunistic behavior of lawyers, journalists, celebrities, and politicians who support the false claims against vaccines. Paul A. Offit provides a comprehensive history of autism research while delving deep into the exploitation of this condition by misguided advocates and zealots.
Don't fall prey to misinformation about autism and vaccines. Take a stand against false prophets and become informed with Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure. Join the thousands of readers who have benefitted from Offit's expert knowledge and get your copy today. Learn the truth, protect your family, and support the crucial childhood vaccination programs that have saved countless lives. Get your copy now!
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