Autism's False Prophets

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A London researcher first claimed that the MMR vaccine caused autism, leading some parents to believe that a mercury-containing preservative was responsible. They thought eliminating mercury could treat autism, resulting in untested alternative therapies. Tragically, one doctor injected a five-year-old autistic boy with a chemical to remove mercury, which stopped his heart. Children with autism have been subjected to extreme diets, high-temperature saunas, magnetic clay baths, and various injections of vitamins and minerals. These therapies not only fail to help but can also harm vulnerable children and undermine vital vaccination programs that have saved millions of lives. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence proving that childhood vaccines are safe and do not cause autism, fear persists among parents. The author challenges the modern-day false prophets misleading the public and exposes the opportunism of lawyers, journalists, celebrities, and politicians who support them. He recounts the history of autism research and the exploitation of this condition by advocates and zealots. The manipulation of science in media and courtrooms is examined, highlighting society's susceptibility to the flawed science and risky therapies promoted by many antivaccination activists.