Robert Oldham Young*

Department of Research, Innerlight, Biological Research and Health Education Foundation, USA

*Corresponding Author: Robert Oldham Young, Department of Research, Innerlight, Biological Research and Health Education Foundation, USA.

Received: December 17, 2024; Published: February 12, 2025

Abstract

The controversy surrounding the potential causal link between vaccines and autism has persisted for decades. This paper reviews evidence supporting associations between vaccines and autism-related medical conditions, focusing on mechanisms such as immune dysregulation, neuroinflammation, toxicological impacts of vaccine components like aluminum and mercury, and the effects of cumulative vaccine schedules. Historical, epidemiological, and experimental studies are analyzed to provide a robust scientific basis for understanding vaccine-autism causation. This research highlights gaps in current studies and emphasizes the need for further investigation into vaccine safety.

Keywords: Autism; Vaccines; Immune Dysregulation; Neuroinflammation; Aluminum Toxicity; Mercury; Vaccine Schedule; Unvaccinated Populations; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Vaccine Safety; pH Miracle Lifestyle

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Citation

Citation: Robert Oldham Young. “How Do Vaccines Cause Autism?”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.3 (2025): 55-61.

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Copyright: © 2025 Robert Oldham Young. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.