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HERE IS A LINK TO THE PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vi8T6WT1HAKVwFfWc4A3a?si=090d9d3994d14f25&nd=1 *CHOSE ANY ONE OF THE EPISODES* THIS IS THE FORMAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN: Podcast: Debunkers! Episode: Debunking Anti-Vaccine Myths Conclusion: Vaccines are linked to autism, particularly the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine. Key Premises: 1. Autism Link: The proponents of this argument often refer to a study published in 1998 in The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, by a British gastroenterologist, Andrew Wakefield. The study posited a correlation between the MMR vaccine and the onset of autism and bowel disease. 2. Vaccine Ingredients: Anti-vaccine advocates also argue that vaccines contain harmful substances, such as mercury in the form of thimerosal, which they claim contribute to the development of autism. 3. Natural Immunity: They also argue that natural immunity — that is, immunity obtained by catching and recovering from a disease — is more effective and safer than vaccine-induced immunity. Implications of this Argument: If valid, this argument would have serious repercussions for public health policies worldwide. It would call into question the safety and efficacy of not just the MMR vaccine, but all vaccines that use similar compounds. This could potentially lead to a decline in vaccination rates, potentially resulting in outbreaks of diseases that were previously controlled or eradicated. It could also lead to widespread skepticism toward the importance of herd immunity in controlling the spread of infectious diseases.