This quarter I am taking an English class and all throughout the class we are writing a twenty page research paper on a topic of our choice. After thinking about it for a little while I chose to write about the MMR (Measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and its supposed link to autism. I am quickly finding out that both sides are very passionate and dedicated to their belief. I haven't totally settled on one side, but after reading ALOT of journal entries I am starting to think there is little evidence to support the idea that the vaccine has any connection to autism. It's a really big topic and I feel that I have only scratch the surface.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
MMR vaccine
This quarter I am taking an English class and all throughout the class we are writing a twenty page research paper on a topic of our choice. After thinking about it for a little while I chose to write about the MMR (Measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and its supposed link to autism. I am quickly finding out that both sides are very passionate and dedicated to their belief. I haven't totally settled on one side, but after reading ALOT of journal entries I am starting to think there is little evidence to support the idea that the vaccine has any connection to autism. It's a really big topic and I feel that I have only scratch the surface.
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Looking forward to hearing what you discover in your research. Like most moms, vaccines make me nervous, but thankful for them too. Julie
ReplyDeleteHave you found the rate of effectiveness of this vaccine? Jeremy had mumps as a baby and his doctor had not ever had a patient who got mumps! Hope your research goes well!
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