A recent reanalysis of health data from Henry Ford Health suggests potentially higher rates of chronic conditions among vaccinated children, according to epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher. Hulscher, an administrator at the McCullough Foundation, presented his findings at a Michigan House Oversight hearing on September 18, later sharing them on social media.
Key Findings from the Data Reanalysis
Hulscher's reanalysis reportedly examined 22 categories of chronic diseases, asserting that all were proportionally higher in vaccinated children within the dataset. Specifically, he claimed:
- Any chronic condition was 250% higher.
- Autoimmune disease rates were 1,120% higher.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders showed a 1,254% increase.
- Mental health disorders were 696% higher.
- Asthma was 553% higher.
Specific Conditions Highlighted
The epidemiologist also reported increased rates of conditions such as autism, cancer, food allergies, developmental delays, speech disorders, motor disabilities, and seizure disorders among vaccinated children in the analyzed data. Furthermore, some serious conditions, including brain dysfunction, diabetes, ADHD, behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, tics, and other psychological disabilities, were reportedly observed exclusively among vaccinated children in the dataset.
Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Reacts
The claims drew significant attention, including from Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu. In a post on September 20, Vembu highlighted the vaccine-versus-unvaccinated cohort study, stating it "deserves attention," particularly concerning the prevalence of autoimmune disorders.
Vembu's Call for Open Scientific Discourse
Vembu articulated several principles that he believes should govern medical interventions. He emphasized the fundamental principle of "First of all, do no harm," suggesting that the burden lies with medical regulators to prove an intervention causes no harm or that its benefits clearly outweigh its risks. He also advocated for an open mind in scientific inquiry, cautioning against treating scientific questions as settled. Vembu criticized the "Trust the science" attitude when used to stifle scrutiny, citing the example of OxyContin as a drug initially widely prescribed but later found to cause substantial harm. He also referenced the work of immunologist Professor Yehuda Shoenfeld in discussions surrounding vaccines and autoimmune disorders.