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yoroshambo

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One unfortunate result of the scientifically unsupported contention that vaccinations play a major role in the development of autism spectrum disorder is that in the first half of 2008, rates of ______ cases in the United States doubled as compared to the rates observed between 2000 and 2007.
 
  a. mumps
  b. measles
  c. rubella
  d. shingles

Question 2

The weight of scientific evidence (Schechter & Grether, 2008) indicates that thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative that has been used in vaccines, ____.
 
  a. has been found to cause autism spectrum disorder
  b. may contribute to the development of autism spectrum disorder
  c. plays no part in the development of autism spectrum disorder
  d. caused autism spectrum disorder when used in the routine measles/mumps/rubella vaccination


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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