On Autism’s Cause, It’s Parents vs. Research

Autism’s unknown causes create substantial debates because new scientific theories of the causes are introduced frequently. Thimerosal, a component of children’s vaccination, is the target of many organizations that blame this specific chemical for causing autism. I understand that people want to determine the cause of autism but I do not agree with the scientific community and government entities introducing Thimorosal if there is a small possibility that a child may develop autism because of Thimorosal. It is an unacceptable risk to bring a child to the immunization center to avoid future diseases such as polio or measles but subject them to a chemical linked to autism. The article of It’s Parents vs. Research was written by Gardiner Harris and Anahad O’Connor; two reputable New York Times writers on the subjects of science, medicine and health