(Christina 2014) There is absolutely undeniable scientific proof that vaccines cause autism. The people and the mainstream media who claim that the vaccine autism link has been thoroughly debunked are all bought and paid for by the vaccine industry. (Anti-Vaccine Scientific Support Arsenal 2015) In the case of Prof Andrew Wakefield, a British gastroenterologist, his work was considered weak and was based on very little evidence that autism could be linked to vaccinations. No one can be sure if there is a single cause for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is known to be caused by abnormalities of the brain at birth. Researchers do not know the cause of autism but are still investigating a number of theories, including the links among which are heredity, genetics and medical problems. (Autism-Society 2015) Those that are uneducated have gone as far as to claim that the everyday common cold, ear infection, or headache could have been avoided by being vaccinated. Vaccines do not give immunity to the everyday germs that a child may face growing up. Where in fact everyone, whether vaccinated or not, will at some point in their life deal with the common ear infection, headache or even asthma as it could be induced by environmental causes verses actual …show more content…
All children should be given the right to this protection. It is our responsibility as parents to give our children the best futures possible. The protection provided by vaccines by far outweigh the very small risks, if any. The key reason behind immunizations is to give you immunity to a disease before you realize it has infected you’re body. I think the main reason some parents choose not to immunize their children is due to lack of education. There have been multiple studies done that prove without a doubt that by immunizing your children it allows them to have a healthier, longer life. If we were to stop vaccinating, disease would stage a comeback at a rapid rate. Before we knew it there would be a worldwide epidemic. Causing more people to get sick and possibly face extinction. We don’t only vaccinate to protect our children, we should also do it to protect our future