Vaccinations & Neuro-Diversity --- The Need for a more Nuanced Approach

​Val's Take/Conjecture

• ​If you ask Google AI about autism or ADHD, it's going to come back and say current research finds that Vaccinations do not "CAUSE" autism or ADHD.

• I asked Google AI about vaccinations and NEUROIMMUNE Disorders, this is the result:

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• Vaccinations are generally safe and recommended for people with neuroimmune disorders, but timing and specific vaccine types should be considered.


• Inactivated vaccines are considered safe, while live vaccines are generally avoided during immunotherapy.


• Vaccinations must also be avoided during relapses or exacerbations of neuroimmune diseases. 

​In fact, medical professionals do have guidelines regarding vaccinations and people with Neuro-Immune Disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis.

​The emerging neuroimmune hypothesis of bipolar disorder: An updated overview of neuroimmune and microglial findings (2024)

​The immunological perspective of major depressive disorder: unveiling the interactions between central and peripheral immune mechanisms (2025)

​Neuro-Immune Aspects of Schizophrenia with Severe Negative Symptoms: New Diagnostic Markers of Disease Phenotype (2025)

​Psychiatric adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination: a population-based cohort study in Seoul, South Korea (2024)

"COVID-19 vaccination increased the risks of depression, anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, and somatoform disorders, and sleep disorders while reducing the risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

​"Therefore, special cautions are necessary for administering additional COVID-19 vaccinations to populations vulnerable to psychiatric AEs (Adverse Events)."

​"CAUSE"

• When it comes to "CAUSE" and not only Neuro-Developmental & Psychiatric Disorders but also classic Neuro-Immune Disorders & Cancer ----
  • ​There is often NOT 1 Cause --- they are "MULTI-FACTORAL" 
  • The Multitude of these FACTORS are driving the need for Individualized, Personalized Medicine.

​ON THE OTHER HAND

• People with Neuro-Developmental & Psychiatric Disorders, Classic Neuro-Immune Disorders and Cancer ----
  • ​Are the very people who would be most at risk for the most serious outcomes of some of these diseases.

Understanding Neuro-Developmental & Psychiatric Disorders as Neuro-Immune Disorders ​

​Neuroimmunity at the edge: The skull as a brain - periphery immunological hub in autism spectrum disorder (2025)

​Evaluating the link between immune characteristics and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder through a bi-directional Mendelian randomization study (2024)

​Conclusion: Studies indicate that the immune system’s response influences the emergence of ADHD.

The findings greatly improve our understanding of the interplay between immune responses and ADHD risk, aiding in the development of treatment strategies from an immunological perspective.

I just don't think it is that counter-intuitive that there might need to be some special considerations with regard to vaccines and Neuro-Immune Neuro-Developmental & Psychiatric Disorders.

We need to get out of the Anti-Vaxx/Conspiracy Theorist construction of this debate.
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Recognizing legitimate issues and nuance supported by the evidence might help.