[Verified Answer]: The Wakefield study concluded that…

The Wakefield study concluded that immunizations such as the MMR is related to increased rates of autism. Despite follow up research which refuted his claims, some parents are now refusing to immunize their children for fear that they may become autistic. How do the results of Wakefield’s study effect the health and safety of small children today, as well as, place the health of the general public at risk? Discuss evidence from a study by Taylor et al which suggests that Wakefield was wrong in his conclusions.