Post by WeAreAllOne on Aug 22, 2017 18:23:00 GMT -8
Pilot comparative study on the health of vaccinated and
unvaccinated 6- to 12-year-old U.S. children
www.assis.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TONY-MAWSON.pdf
Journal of Translational Science
J Transl Sci, 2017 doi: 10.15761/JTS.1000186 Volume 3(3): 1-12
ISSN: 2059-268X
Pilot comparative study on the health of vaccinated and
unvaccinated 6- to 12-year-old U.S. children
Anthony R Mawson1
*, Brian D Ray2
, Azad R Bhuiyan3 and Binu Jacob4
1
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
2
President, National Home Education Research Institute, PO Box 13939, Salem, OR 97309, USA
3
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
4
Former graduate student, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
Abstract
Vaccinations have prevented millions of infectious illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths among U.S. children, yet the long-term health outcomes of the vaccination
schedule remain uncertain. Studies have been recommended by the U.S. Institute of Medicine to address this question. This study aimed 1) to compare vaccinated and
unvaccinated children on a broad range of health outcomes, and 2) to determine whether an association found between vaccination and neurodevelopmental disorders
(NDD), if any, remained significant after adjustment for other measured factors. A cross-sectional study of mothers of children educated at home was carried out
in collaboration with homeschool organizations in four U.S. states: Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oregon. Mothers were asked to complete an anonymous
online questionnaire on their 6- to 12-year-old biological children with respect to pregnancy-related factors, birth history, vaccinations, physician-diagnosed illnesses, medications used, and health services. NDD, a derived diagnostic measure, was defined as having one or more of the following three closely-related diagnoses: a learning disability, Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. A convenience sample of 666 children was obtained, of which 261
(39%) were unvaccinated.
The vaccinated were less likely than the unvaccinated to have been diagnosed with chickenpox and pertussis, but more likely to have been
diagnosed with pneumonia, otitis media, allergies and NDD. After adjustment, vaccination, male gender, and preterm birth remained significantly associated with
NDD. However, in a final adjusted model with interaction, vaccination but not preterm birth remained associated with NDD, while the interaction of preterm
birth and vaccination was associated with a 6.6-fold increased odds of NDD (95% CI: 2.8, 15.5). In conclusion, vaccinated homeschool children were found to have
a higher rate of allergies and NDD than unvaccinated homeschool children. While vaccination remained significantly associated with NDD after controlling for
other factors, preterm birth coupled with vaccination was associated with an apparent synergistic increase in the odds of NDD. Further research involving larger,
independent samples and stronger research designs is needed to verify and understand these unexpected findings in order to optimize the impact of vaccines on
children’s health.
Full Study PDF Link: www.assis.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TONY-MAWSON.pdf
Archive Link: archive.is/HsEyO
Some key points, and discussion points brought up on the Reddit discussion thread of this:
www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/6v42vr/whos_ready_to_read_a_peer_reviewed_study_on_the/
And a great point brought up by the OP:
/u/Plz_Pm_Me_Cute_Fish
Here is a comment bringing up valid skeptisms:
/u/spacelord_rasputin
Here is the thread: www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/6v42vr/whos_ready_to_read_a_peer_reviewed_study_on_the/
Sources:
www.assis.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TONY-MAWSON.pdf
www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/6v42vr/whos_ready_to_read_a_peer_reviewed_study_on_the/
unvaccinated 6- to 12-year-old U.S. children
www.assis.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TONY-MAWSON.pdf
Journal of Translational Science
J Transl Sci, 2017 doi: 10.15761/JTS.1000186 Volume 3(3): 1-12
ISSN: 2059-268X
Pilot comparative study on the health of vaccinated and
unvaccinated 6- to 12-year-old U.S. children
Anthony R Mawson1
*, Brian D Ray2
, Azad R Bhuiyan3 and Binu Jacob4
1
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
2
President, National Home Education Research Institute, PO Box 13939, Salem, OR 97309, USA
3
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
4
Former graduate student, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
Abstract
Vaccinations have prevented millions of infectious illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths among U.S. children, yet the long-term health outcomes of the vaccination
schedule remain uncertain. Studies have been recommended by the U.S. Institute of Medicine to address this question. This study aimed 1) to compare vaccinated and
unvaccinated children on a broad range of health outcomes, and 2) to determine whether an association found between vaccination and neurodevelopmental disorders
(NDD), if any, remained significant after adjustment for other measured factors. A cross-sectional study of mothers of children educated at home was carried out
in collaboration with homeschool organizations in four U.S. states: Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oregon. Mothers were asked to complete an anonymous
online questionnaire on their 6- to 12-year-old biological children with respect to pregnancy-related factors, birth history, vaccinations, physician-diagnosed illnesses, medications used, and health services. NDD, a derived diagnostic measure, was defined as having one or more of the following three closely-related diagnoses: a learning disability, Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. A convenience sample of 666 children was obtained, of which 261
(39%) were unvaccinated.
The vaccinated were less likely than the unvaccinated to have been diagnosed with chickenpox and pertussis, but more likely to have been
diagnosed with pneumonia, otitis media, allergies and NDD. After adjustment, vaccination, male gender, and preterm birth remained significantly associated with
NDD. However, in a final adjusted model with interaction, vaccination but not preterm birth remained associated with NDD, while the interaction of preterm
birth and vaccination was associated with a 6.6-fold increased odds of NDD (95% CI: 2.8, 15.5). In conclusion, vaccinated homeschool children were found to have
a higher rate of allergies and NDD than unvaccinated homeschool children. While vaccination remained significantly associated with NDD after controlling for
other factors, preterm birth coupled with vaccination was associated with an apparent synergistic increase in the odds of NDD. Further research involving larger,
independent samples and stronger research designs is needed to verify and understand these unexpected findings in order to optimize the impact of vaccines on
children’s health.
Full Study PDF Link: www.assis.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TONY-MAWSON.pdf
Archive Link: archive.is/HsEyO
Some key points, and discussion points brought up on the Reddit discussion thread of this:
www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/6v42vr/whos_ready_to_read_a_peer_reviewed_study_on_the/
"preterm birth coupled with vaccination was associated with an apparent synergistic increase in the odds of NDD."
/u/[–]wile_e_chicken
"preterm birth coupled with vaccination was associated with an apparent synergistic increase in the odds of NDD. "
My sister lost two children this way, took them each 6 years to die. Fucking heartbreaking. WHY THE would you fully vaccinate a 2 lb baby???
"preterm birth coupled with vaccination was associated with an apparent synergistic increase in the odds of NDD. "
My sister lost two children this way, took them each 6 years to die. Fucking heartbreaking. WHY THE would you fully vaccinate a 2 lb baby???
And a great point brought up by the OP:
/u/Plz_Pm_Me_Cute_Fish
It won't get buried. It would be foolish to hide something that doesn't really encompass the full situation with vaccines, this focuses on NDD's, neurodegenerative diseases, this is a good first step in the direction to understanding any underlying negative mechanisms vaccines may have.
This isn't condemning vaccines, far from, it's more of a picture showing us: "Hey, we can do better, we have figured out an issue that seems to be caused by vaccines, so we are going to figure out that mechanism and we will make changes and hopefully make vaccines even safer".
This should be played as a step in the direction of improving our understanding of all the mechanisms our vaccines are effecting upon development, the biggest two seems to be the immune system, and the CNS, and the CNS issues usually lead to the immune system issues, most of the disorders or problems with vaccines will stem from neurodegenerative diseases, but furthering our understanding and trying to correct mistakes is the right direction.
Hiding this type of research will just prove they have an agenda, or that they fear people will not understand the implications of this research, which is to further our understanding, not to condemn vaccines.
This isn't condemning vaccines, far from, it's more of a picture showing us: "Hey, we can do better, we have figured out an issue that seems to be caused by vaccines, so we are going to figure out that mechanism and we will make changes and hopefully make vaccines even safer".
This should be played as a step in the direction of improving our understanding of all the mechanisms our vaccines are effecting upon development, the biggest two seems to be the immune system, and the CNS, and the CNS issues usually lead to the immune system issues, most of the disorders or problems with vaccines will stem from neurodegenerative diseases, but furthering our understanding and trying to correct mistakes is the right direction.
Hiding this type of research will just prove they have an agenda, or that they fear people will not understand the implications of this research, which is to further our understanding, not to condemn vaccines.
Here is a comment bringing up valid skeptisms:
/u/spacelord_rasputin
I'll admit I'm not big on the whole anti-vax thing. It's worth noting that this study has already been retracted, and was originally published in a no-name open-access journal (pay to publish).
I'll be able to read more later but glancing through it I'm concerned about selection bias. For example I do not find it surprising that vaccinated children use more prescription drugs, as parents who vaccinate their children are probably more likely to allow their children to take prescription drugs. As a scientist, seeing phrases like "almost reached statistical significance" are a major "smell" to me. I'll get a chance to look at it in more detail after work.
I'll be able to read more later but glancing through it I'm concerned about selection bias. For example I do not find it surprising that vaccinated children use more prescription drugs, as parents who vaccinate their children are probably more likely to allow their children to take prescription drugs. As a scientist, seeing phrases like "almost reached statistical significance" are a major "smell" to me. I'll get a chance to look at it in more detail after work.
Here is the thread: www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/6v42vr/whos_ready_to_read_a_peer_reviewed_study_on_the/
Sources:
www.assis.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TONY-MAWSON.pdf
www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/6v42vr/whos_ready_to_read_a_peer_reviewed_study_on_the/
