Immunization uptake in younger siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (part 2)

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• Mr Trump, Mr Azar, your inaction is hurting autistic people

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• Trump’s strategy in the debate was to abuse Biden’s disability. That should sicken any real American.

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• So where is that economic miracle, Donald?

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