Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
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Viral Infection During Pregnancy Causing ASD?
Independent scientist Matthew Cormier: “I think viral infections play a central role in the development of ASD.” Perhaps you’ve heard this argument before, and there is plenty of research out there suggesting that this could, in fact, be the case. But how might this neuroinflammatory risk relating to an immune response tie back to vaccination? Listen in on a dialogue featuring guest Matthew and “Doctors & Scientists” host Brian Hooker, Ph.D. on CHD.TV to find out!
Hosts: Brian Hooker, Ph.D., P.E.
*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.
Resources
Vaccine-Induced Viral Reactivation and Autism Spectrum Disorder A Review Hypothesis and Implications
Does Rubella Cause Autism: A 2015 Reappraisal?
Autism as one of several disabilities in two children with congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Brief report: autism and herpes simplex encephalitis
Autistic symptoms following herpes encephalitis
Association between HSV-2 infection and serum anti-rat brain antibodies in patients with autism
Reactivation of herpesvirus infections after vaccinations?
Reactivation of herpes virus infections by vaccination: evidence or coincidence?
Herpesviruses reactivation following COVID-19 vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis



