NATS 1760 Chapter Notes -Autism Spectrum, Enterocolitis, Citizen Science

• School: York University
• Department: Natural Science
• Course: NATS 1760
• Professor: Darrin Durant

Document Summary

Mmr mobilisation: citizens & science in a british vaccine controversy. Mmr has triggered a particular disease in children linked to autism and bowel problems. Public engagement with regards to decision- processes of ordinary" parents rather than on parental groups voicing claims of vaccine damage. Scientisation of polities" how science" is drawn on to advance positions in political and social controversies (epstein) Vaccination of an individual child benefits the community"s health by reducing disease levels in the population and thus providing social or herd" immunity. Vaccination remains voluntary: citizens have individual right to pursue their own health. From developmentally-normal infancy to regressed children experiencing symptoms along the autistic spectrum and severe and painful bowel problems. Excessive thirst, loss of language, allergies, respiratory problems and food intolerances; symptoms in relation to mmr vaccination. Social mobilisation developing concern about a possible link between. Brighton group; through conversation, affirmation of common experiences and identity combined with emotional support.