andrew wakefield

#146.5 – Vaxxed

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https://theleagueofnerdsradio.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/1465.mp3 Unfortunately due to some computer problems James’ audio this week got scrambled and we had to use the G+ recording. Sorry, but instead of chucking the episode we decided to release it as a mid week surprise. Myles and James were joined by one of their favourite scientist, C0nc0rdance to talk about the film Vaxxed. ...

The Most Horrific Children’s Book Ever Conceived

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Edited by Peter & James In 1998, the former medical researcher and gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield published a paper linking the administration of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine with the onset of autism and bowel disorders. In the 18 years since its publication, scientists have tried and failed to reproduce the paper’s findings and have discovered that parts had been ...

The Loss of Herd Immunity in the UK

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By: Myles Power Edited by: Hannah . In 1998, Andrew Wakefield published the now highly-discredited paper, ‘Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children.’ The paper claimed that there was a link between Autism, the MMR vaccine, and a novel form of bowel disease (something often missed out by people who are against getting ...

V for Vaccinations

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Is it worth getting your children vaccinated if it risked them becoming autistic? In this video I give a short demonstration of why I personally believe that even if there was a risk of my child becoming autistic (AND THERE IS NOT!) I would still get them ...

Myles vs Jacqui Smith – MMR and GMO

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Cut from the first draft of Myles vs katharine hamnett vid because it was running to long. This vid is 5 mins of me slagging off this Jacqui Smith who believes that scientists are being not being honest when it comes to MMR and GMO. I promise the vid this has been cut from (Myles vs katharine hamnett) will be full of science and less bitching. Also my hair looks awful :( think I need a hair cut. ...