Letters To The Editor

Readers Debate Vaccines, Autism

The Amish don’t get vaccinated; they do not get autism. In Utah, where vaccinations are actively pushed by the leadership, they have a higher percentage rate of autism. There are now 1 in 68 children with autism. This is outrageous. If your child had autism, you would likely change your tune (about vaccines).

Shannon

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There’s not enough data to prove without a doubt that there’s a link between vaccinations and autism. Vaccinations have been around for 200 years. Where were all these cases of autism 200 years ago? 100? 50? 25? Autism is believed to be caused by such a wide range of things; you can just point the finger at vaccinations. Also, assuming there’s something in vaccines that is causing autism, look at the numbers. The CHANCE of a reaction to the vaccine vs contracting a disease and spreading that disease … I’ll stick with the vaccination

Tyler