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MMR and Autism

By Michael Fitzpatrick

MMR and Autism Medicine

MMR and Autism

By Michael Fitzpatrick

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The MMR controversy has been characterized by two one-sided discourses. In the medical world, the weight of opinion is overwhelmingly in favour of MMR. In the public world, the anti-MMR campaign has a much greater influence, centred on the fears of parents that the triple vaccine may cause autism in their children. Both professionals and parents struggle to cope with the anxieties this creates, but find it difficult to find a balanced account of the issues. In MMR and Autism Michael Fitzpatrick, a general practitioner who is also the parent of an autistic child, explains why he believes the anti-MMR campaign is misguided in a way that will reassure parents considering vaccination and also relieve the anxieties of parents of autistic children. At the same time, this informative book provides health care professionals and health studies students with an accessible overview of a contemporary health issue with significant policy implications.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
236
Release Date:
2004-08-01
Publication Date:
2004-06-17
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415321786
ISBN13:
9780415321785
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
469 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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