New McCullough autism paper: Vaccines are the single largest contributor to the risk of autism

Steve Kirsch discusses a new report from the McCullough Foundation, which claims that vaccines are the primary cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This report has sparked controversy and is expected to be ignored by mainstream media.

1. Main Claim: The report concludes that routine childhood vaccinations, especially when given early and in combination, are the largest modifiable risk factor for autism.

2. Research Methodology: The report is a synthesis of existing literature, not new data. It compiles studies from various sources, focusing on both vaccine-related and non-vaccine factors influencing autism.

3. Contrasting Views: The McCullough report's findings differ significantly from those of prestigious institutions like the Lancet and NIH, which rely on stricter methodologies.

4. Evidence Interpretation: While mainstream reports require strong statistical backing, the McCullough report emphasizes biological plausibility, leading to divergent conclusions.

5. Boxed Examples: Personal anecdotes highlight cases where parents believe vaccines are linked to autism, contrasting with clinics that report no autism cases among unvaccinated children.

The debate over the causes of autism continues, centered around differing interpretations of evidence. The key question remains: which evidence framework is more credible regarding the link between vaccines and autism? 

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