The Link Between Autism And Vaccinations - 1340 Words

Hasque May English 1011 Professor Green November 12, 2015 Political Vaccination Views Politicians are having a hard time finding a common ground on the issue of autism and vaccinations. The link between autism and vaccinations was connected by a study made by Doctor Andrew Wakefield, but was broken in 2010 when the study on the issue was discredited(UWIRE). Regardless of the discredited study, politicians are still debating over the link between autism and vaccinations, even within the three members of the Republican party. The first candidate, Rand Paul,plans to spread out vaccine doses because it seems like it would be safer for children overall. Likewise, Donald Trump plans on spreading out vaccine doses, but in order to prevent†¦show more content†¦He has solid reasoning on spreading out vaccinations, but it is uncharted lands in the medical field(Carolyn).He presents his argument well, but lacks the necessary support to reinforce his claims. In a utopian society, his methodology would be sensible, but the technicalities of m edicinal practices do not allow for the simple solution he poses. This is because vaccines were engineered to be bunched, if spread out it could result in an unknown accident. Paul Offit, a pediatrics professor, even says that Rand Paul s vaccine schedule might not be safe or effective (Carolyn).Vaccines are bunched,because they have been meticulously tested by doctors to prevent the possible abnormalities when the chemicals are mixed(Carolyn).Rand Paul s argument is clearly a shot in the dark in hopes of gaining voters as well as an attempt to potentially fix a problem. On the other hand, Donald Trump, who is Republican, agrees with Rand Paul s plan to spread out vaccines, and also firmly believes autism is caused by vaccinations.Donald Trump is a businessman turned politician running for office for the first time. Unlike other candidates, Trump is a loud outspoken politician who quite literally voices his opinions without hesitation.Trump s ignorance to the rules of science and lo gical arguments make him a tough candidate to argue against.Somewhat similar to Paul s plan, Trump s plan