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#159 - Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.: Evolution of the anti-vaccine movement, the causes of autism, and COVID-19 vaccine state of affairs

The Peter Attia Drive

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Vaccine Hesitancy and Autism: A Personal Journey

This chapter explores the impact of anti-vaccine movements on Minnesota's Somali and New York's Orthodox Jewish communities, highlighting the resurgence of measles due to misinformation. It intertwines personal experiences of parenting a child with autism with a critique of the myths surrounding vaccines, including the discredited claims of Andrew Wakefield. The discussion emphasizes the need to rebuild trust in science while navigating the emotional challenges of public health advocacy and understanding autism.

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