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No plausible explanation given for the lack of symmetry in "rapid onset" autism cases

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 08 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Autism Research
  1. Thousands of parents report their child developed normally and then showed autistic behaviors within hours or days after a vaccination, while reports of regression before a vaccine appointment are said to be rare.
  2. The critique is that researchers and studies often do not collect exact calendar dates of symptom onset relative to vaccination, so analyses can’t reliably compare timing before versus after shots and may miss a temporal signal.
  3. The medical community is accused of not examining or sharing pediatric timing data that would compare week-before versus week-after cases, and proponents say a simple survey of those counts would quickly settle the question.

Over 300 pages of evidence from the CDC show that vaccines cause autism

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 46 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism Research
  1. There are claims that new evidence suggests vaccines might be linked to autism. Some people believe these documents show that public health agencies have not been honest.
  2. Certain doctors report seeing more cases of rapid onset autism after vaccinations in their patients. They find it hard to explain why this happens if vaccines are safe.
  3. Some studies show that unvaccinated children have lower rates of autism compared to vaccinated kids. This is surprising and raises questions about the reasons behind autism.

An open letter to Senator Maggie Hassan

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 21 implied HN points • 02 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Autism Research
  1. The author wants Senator Hassan to meet with experts who have different views on the causes of autism. They believe these discussions could lead to new insights.
  2. There is a concern that the scientific community isn't openly discussing the potential links between vaccines and autism. Some experts feel they cannot talk about their findings due to fear of repercussions.
  3. The importance of having a formal Senate hearing to investigate these claims is emphasized. The author believes that bringing in various researchers could help clarify the truth about autism.

Honest AI reads the Mawson paper on autism and recommends the CDC warn all parents that it's more likely than not that vaccines cause nearly 80% of autism cases

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Autism Research
  1. A recent study suggests there might be a strong link between vaccines and autism, with vaccinated children showing much higher rates of the condition compared to those who aren't vaccinated.
  2. The study's findings indicate that as more vaccines are given, the likelihood of developing autism also increases, especially in vulnerable groups like preterm infants.
  3. There are calls for the CDC to warn parents and rethink current vaccination practices to ensure children's health and safety, emphasizing the importance of informed decisions.

My autism survey shows very clearly vaccines cause autism

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism Research
  1. The survey indicates that a significant number of children developed rapid onset autism right after receiving vaccines, suggesting a potential link.
  2. Specifically, around 60% of children who had vaccines showed autism symptoms within a week following the vaccination.
  3. The author believes more people should look into this issue, as they think mainstream science is ignoring important evidence.
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Researchers have never looked at autism onset rates post vaccine in the short term

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Autism Research
  1. There has only been one study about how vaccines relate to autism, and it didn't look closely at what happens shortly after vaccination. It mainly relied on medical records instead of talking to parents.
  2. Many parents report that their child's autism symptoms appeared within a week of getting vaccinated. However, these observations are often dismissed as anecdotes and not considered scientific evidence.
  3. The timeline of diagnosis can be long, which might make it seem like autism onset is unrelated to vaccinations. But many parents feel there is a strong connection based on their experiences.