Childhood vaccines have been the subject of quite a bit of controversy in the past few years. Much of the controversy has surrounded the mercury contained in many disease preventing vaccines and whether or not it contributes to autism.To date there has been no conclusive evidence linking vaccines to autism.
Medical professionals like Dr. Paul Offit has vehemently remained an advocate of protecting young children from deadly, infectious diseases for 30 years. Dr. Paul Offit is the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Director of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Dr. Paul Offit has written 130 papers published in various medical and scientific journals as well as four books discussing the importance of vaccinating children to protect them from the deadly diseases of the world.
