Thursday, January 12, 2012

Can you tell me where I can find more information on autism and vaccines?


For the parent who is interested in knowing more about autism and vaccines. The two best sites for updated unbiased information are medscape (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/722174) and the Canadian health webpage (http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/q_a_thimerosal-eng.php). Both these sites are very easy to navigate; the material is comprehensive and easy to understand. A summary is provided at the end. The other great thing is that both these sites are non-profit and the information provided is completely unbiased. Medscape also offers comprehensive advice on all medical topics, most of which are more suitable for doctors. However, the nursing section offers easy to read factual articles for consumers. Medscape information is updated on a weekly basis and all the clinical trials are updated the moment they are completed. Unfortunately, it is difficult to compare data from different WebPages primarily because most of cyberspace is unregulated and the majority of literature is written by non-health care professionals (many who do not know the mouth from the a..e). In fact, many businesses who sell health products continue to speculate on the causes in order to market their nutrients. Therefore, for the consumer, it is important to seek advice on health sites that are non-profit and written by professionals who have no vested interest in pharmaceuticals.

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