On the autism awareness world day, it is difficult not to take an in-depth look, when world science is still divided about the correlation between vaccinations and what is defined as the specific autism spectrum disorder , characterized by social and emotional deficits, stereotypes and possible intellectual disabilities.

The discussion does not aim to be medical, but rather normative. Dr. Paul Thomas, well-known American pediatrician, took into examination the recent discoveries regarding vaccines and autism link. He is the founder of the Physicians for Informed Consent (Doctors for informed consent) association, and among the various subjects covered there is also the so-called measles epidemics to introduce the vaccination mandate.