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Autism is often diagnosed around 18-24 months of age, which is the same age that most children receive many key immunizations. Some concerned parents may interpret this to mean that vaccines are responsible for autism, but where is the evidence to defend this? Studies show that children who get vaccinated are no more likely to have autism; likewise, children with autism are no more likely to have been vaccinated.

In fact, evidence shows that autism likely develops in utero. There have been 99 genes linked to autism, and even though diagnosis occurs in young toddlers, brain scans of six-month-olds (who have not yet been vaccinated) can successfully predict whether or not the child will be autistic. Even the original study that kick-started the anti-vax movement was debunked.

Thank you SO MUCH to Dr. Peter Hotez for speaking about the importance of vaccines!

"One of the best ways to reduce poverty is to reduce disease."
-Dr. Peter Hotez

The closing keynote speaker at the 8th annual Shot@Life Summit discusses how UN vaccination efforts have reduced childhood mortality, effectively improving quality of life across the globe.

The Champions concluded Hill Day by talking to Pat Roberts and his staff. Thank you for expressing your interest in signing the Polio Eradication letter and for being a global vaccination advocate! We greatly value the time and attention you gave to our cause.

The Champions enjoyed speaking with the staff of Senator Jerry Moran about global vaccination funding. We are thankful that the Senator is an ally in our mission to eradicate polio!

Big thanks to the staff of Congressman Steve Watkins for letting us talk to them about funding global vaccination programs! Shot@Life Champions appreciate any opportunity to spread the message that

It's HILL DAY today! These Shot@Life Champions are very grateful that the office of Representative Sharice Davids gave us their time so that we could speak about the importance of securing global vaccination funding for the upcoming fiscal year.

$10.8 billion dollars sounds like a lot... but global health funding only represents about 1% of the federal budget!

the KU Shot@Life Summit Squad!

"Children don't have politics; children don't have parties. But we can all agree that they need vaccines."
-Smita Baruah, Senior Director, Global Health & Development Policy, Save the Children

Day 1 of the 8th annual Shot@Life Summit begins TODAY and Champions are currently listening to speakers discuss progress and challenges regarding global immunization programs.

Since representatives are usually elected on the basis of their domestic policies, it is our job to communicate that the health and livelihood of children everywhere is a moral issue that we must all care about.

Thank you to Anthony Bruna from the office of Senator Pat Roberts for taking the time to meet with us to discuss Shot@Life and the importance of global vaccination!

Thank you to fellow jayhawk Congressman Kevin Yoder for meeting with us about the importance of global vaccination programs! As KU students, and supporters of Shot@Life, we hope to continue working with you in order to create a healthier world!

Thank you to the office of Sam Graves for meeting with us to discuss the importance of global vaccination programs! We at Shot@Life hope to continue working with you in order to end childhood deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases.

A big thanks to Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. for taking the time to discuss the importance of global vaccine programs. We hope our shared passion to quickly eradicate Polio and create a healthier world can go a long way! As Kansas residents, and supporters of Shot@Life, we appreciate your efforts.

Thanks a bunch to the office of Representative Lynn Jenkins for meeting with us yesterday about the importance of global childhood vaccine programs! We at Shot@Life are eager to continue working with you in order to create a healthier world!

Thanks to the office of Senator Pat Roberts for meeting with us to discuss the importance of global vaccination programs! As Kansas residents, and supporters of Shot@Life, very much appreciate your time and look forward to working with you!

Thank you to the office of Senator Roy Blunt for meeting with us to discuss funding for global vaccination programs! Shot@Life strives to avert the 1.5 million childhood deaths that occur annually from vaccine-preventable diseases. We appreciate your time and hope to continue working with you!

It was very nice to meet with the office of Senator Claire McCaskill yesterday to discuss the importance of making sure every child around the world has a chance to get vaccinated! We at Shot@Life thank you!

A big thank you to the office of Senator Jerry Moran for taking the time to meet with us yesterday and discuss the importance of funding global vaccine programs. Shot@Life strives to make sure every child has access to life-saving vaccines!

It’s hill day at the Shot@Life Summit in D.C! Our group has several meetings scheduled with Kansas and Missouri congressional members to discuss the importance of funding global vaccination programs!!!

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