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Concerns about vaccine injuries primarily revolve around the potential for adverse reactions, which can range from mild, like soreness at the injection site, to severe, such as anaphylaxis or Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in vaccine awareness, has long argued that vaccines can cause significant harm, often focusing on potential links to neurological disorders, including autism. He has criticized vaccines’ safety and testing protocols, suggesting they are insufficient to detect all possible risks.
Public debate has centered around whether mass vaccination schedules for babies and young children might contribute to autism. The theory largely stems from a 1998 study by Andrew Wakefield, which suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. However, numerous subsequent studies have refuted this connection. For instance, extensive research, including a large Danish study involving over 650,000 children, claimed there was no association between the MMR vaccine and autism. Other research has looked into the preservative thimerosal, once used in many vaccines.
Post-COVID, trust in vaccines has further waned, with many Americans expressing doubts about vaccine safety due to the rapid development and deployment of the COVID-19 vaccines. The controversies surrounding these vaccines, including debates over mandates and side effects, have amplified existing concerns.
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