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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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Debunking the Anti-Vaccine Myth

This chapter explores the persistent anti-vaccine movement and its evolution, particularly following the debunked Wakefield paper linking vaccines to autism. It discusses the harmful shift in blame towards various factors while emphasizing the robust scientific evidence disproving these claims. Additionally, the chapter addresses the politicization of vaccine narratives, the role of thimerosal, and provides clarity on the misconceptions surrounding vaccine safety and autism.

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