Autism and Immunizations

Many parents who have young children are concerned about the purported link between immunizations and autism, a neural developmental disorder which impairs a child’s social skills and communication, and often cause the affected person to engage in repetitive behavior. In recent years, there has been some debate as to whether some immunizations might be causing autism to develop in children, with certain celebrities helping to spread this claim.

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Is There a Link?

Despite the oft-repeated claim that there is a link between autism and immunization, there is no scientific evidence to support this. Children first exhibit symptoms of autism between ages two and three – around the time when they first begin to receive immunizations – which doctors think may lead to this belief.

Autism is actually determined mostly by genetics, although the genetics which determine autism are complicated and can be difficult to determine. There is some debate over whether autism is caused more by actual gene mutations or by rare combinations of genes.

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While autism may not be caused by immunizations, many childhood illnesses can be exacerbated by negligent medical treatment. If your child has experienced health problems because of irresponsible medical care, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130 today.