Chris asked me to explain the "Vaxxed / Unvaxxed" study co-authored by Dr Paul Thomas and Dr James Lyons-Weiler. This is a study focused on the relationship between vaccination levels and children's health outcomes
- Study Overview: Researchers analyzed 10 years of data from a pediatric clinic to compare the health of children with different levels of vaccination.
- Main Measure Used: They looked at how often kids visited the doctor for health problems (called "Relative Incidence of Office Visits" or RIOV). This method was more accurate than just counting diagnoses.
- Results Held True Across Different Factors: The findings stayed consistent even after accounting for factors like how long a child was in the practice, family medical history, gender, and age.
- Health Problems with Higher Doctor Visits in Vaccinated Kids:
- Anemia (low iron): Vaccinated kids had over 6 times more doctor visits for this.
- Asthma: Vaccinated kids had about 3.5 times more visits.
- Allergies: Vaccinated kids had over 6 times more visits for nasal allergies.
- Sinus infections: Vaccinated kids had about 3.5 times more visits.
- All these differences were statistically significant.
- Developmental Disorders Were Rare: It was hard to study developmental issues like autism because there were very few cases in this clinic. This might be because families with a history of autoimmune problems stopped vaccinating after bad reactions.
- ADHD Findings:
- None of the 561 unvaccinated kids had ADHD.
- Among vaccinated kids, about 5.3% had ADHD.
- Autism Rates:
- The clinic’s overall autism rate (0.361%) was 78.6% lower than the national average (1.69%).
- ADHD Rates:
- ADHD rates in the clinic were about half the national average.
- Overall Health:
- Unvaccinated kids weren’t less healthy than vaccinated kids.
- In fact, the data suggests unvaccinated kids may have been healthier overall.
- What This Means:
- The study raises important questions about the long-term effects of vaccines on children’s health.
- It highlights the need for more independent research, free from ties to vaccine manufacturers.
- Limitations:
- Because some health problems were so rare, there wasn’t enough data to make strong conclusions about developmental issues.
This study is significant because it explores the relationship between vaccination levels and children's health outcomes in a way that challenges commonly accepted narratives. By using detailed data from a single pediatric practice over 10 years, it raises questions about potential health differences among vaccinated, partially vaccinated, and unvaccinated children. The findings, such as differences in the rates of conditions like anemia, asthma, and ADHD, suggest areas that deserve further investigation.
One of the most important aspects of this study is its application of the gold standard of scientific inquiry: the engineering approach, which asks, "Can you build it, and does it work?" This practical standard emphasizes real-world outcomes over theoretical assumptions, focusing on measurable effects and tangible results.
Equally significant is the study's focus on directly analyzing health outcomes in children impacted by vaccination. By studying human populations rather than relying on animal models, which often fail to translate effectively to human health, the research provides a more relevant and meaningful perspective on the real-world effects of vaccination. This direct approach allows for a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between vaccines and health outcomes in the very populations they are intended to benefit.
