Jenny is considering choosing not to immunize her newborn son due to a suggested link between a mercury-based preservative used in vaccines and autism.Jenny should know that large-scale studies show __________ association with autism and __________ effects on cognitive performance.
A) no; no consistent
B) weak; mild
C) modest; moderate
D) strong; consistent

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Large-scale studies have repeatedly shown no association between the mercury-based preservative used in vaccines and autism. Furthermore, there is no consistent evidence that immunization has negative effects on cognitive performance. Therefore, Jenny should not base her decision on the suggested link between vaccines and autism.

Jenny Is Considering Choosing Not to Immunize Her Newborn Son