The claimed link betweenvaccines and autism has been extensively investigated and shown to be false.[6] Thescientific consensus is that there is no relationship, causal or otherwise, between vaccines and the incidence of autism,[6][7][8] and vaccine ingredients do not cause autism.[9]
The group was founded by Claire Dwoskin and funded by her and her husband Albert via their Dwoskin Family Foundation. It was wound up in 2018 citing the Dwoskins' divorce. Albert Dwoskin repudiated the group's activities, saying: "After seeing a great deal of evidence, I have concluded that concerns about the safety of vaccination are unfounded [...] The best way to protect children is to make sure they have all their vaccinations as recommended by scientists, doctors and other healthcare professionals."[10]
Exley initially declared no conflict of interest despite being funded by CSMRI, but a formal correction was issued in November 2019.[11] Following the winding up of CSMRI, Exley also lost funding from the UK's research councils, and was blocked from raising funds viaGoFundMe citing a policy against use of the platform for anti-vaccination activism.[12]
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