Difference between revisions of "Andrew Wakefield"
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| − | Dr [[Andrew Wakefield]] was a researcher who was the first to suggest that the measles, mumps and rubella ([[MMR]]) combined vaccine might be linked to an increased risk of autism and bowel disorders. He was at the time a reader in experimental gastroenterology at London's Royal Free Hospital.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1808956.stm MMR research timeline], BBC News Online, 4 Feb 08, acc 26 May 2010</ref> | + | Dr [[Andrew Wakefield]] was a researcher who was the first to suggest that the measles, mumps and rubella ([[MMR]]) combined vaccine might be linked to an increased risk of autism and bowel disorders. He was at the time a reader in experimental gastroenterology at London's Royal Free Hospital. He said he had evidence that children's behaviour changed drastically shortly after they received the MMR jab. He said: "This is a genuinely new syndrome and urgent further research is needed to determine whether MMR may give rise to this complication in a small number of people."<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1808956.stm MMR research timeline], BBC News Online, 4 Feb 08, acc 26 May 2010</ref> |
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| + | Dr Wakefield theorised that the combination of the three virus strains contained in MMR may overload the body's immune system and cause the bowel disorder to develop.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1808956.stm MMR research timeline], BBC News Online, 4 Feb 08, acc 26 May 2010</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:05, 26 May 2010
Dr Andrew Wakefield was a researcher who was the first to suggest that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) combined vaccine might be linked to an increased risk of autism and bowel disorders. He was at the time a reader in experimental gastroenterology at London's Royal Free Hospital. He said he had evidence that children's behaviour changed drastically shortly after they received the MMR jab. He said: "This is a genuinely new syndrome and urgent further research is needed to determine whether MMR may give rise to this complication in a small number of people."[1]
Dr Wakefield theorised that the combination of the three virus strains contained in MMR may overload the body's immune system and cause the bowel disorder to develop.[2]
Notes
- ↑ MMR research timeline, BBC News Online, 4 Feb 08, acc 26 May 2010
- ↑ MMR research timeline, BBC News Online, 4 Feb 08, acc 26 May 2010
