Dr Andrew Wakefield Fraudulently Published a Manuscript Claiming a Connection

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dr. Andrew Wakefield fraudulently published a manuscript claiming a connection between children receiving the MMR vaccine and the onset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . As a result, ______________. (Select all that apply)

• A) there has been a steady increase in the number of ASD diagnoses due to MMR vaccination
• B) some parents have refused to vaccinate their children, fearing they will put them at risk of developing ASD
• C) the prevalence of measles and other preventable childhood diseases is on the rise
• D) Wakefield has completed addition research to validate his findings

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