Vaccines and Autism
Is there any connection between childhood vaccines and autism? Read all about the research, the findings and the controversies.
The MMR Vaccination-Autism Controversy
Does the MMR vaccine cause autism? For many years, researchers have debated the question of whether the mumps/measles/rubella vaccine could be responsible for the leap in autism diagnoses. Despite reassurances from federal research agencies, the question remains the subject of debate.
Does the MMR vaccine cause autism? For many years, researchers have debated the question of whether the mumps/measles/rubella vaccine could be responsible for the leap in autism diagnoses. Despite reassurances from federal research agencies, the question remains the subject of debate.
Autism, Vaccines and Mercury
Autism is often discussed with reference with the ingredients in vaccines, particularly mercury. Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that was used in many vaccines between the 1980's and 2003. Could thimerosal be responsible for the leap in autism diagnoses?
Autism is often discussed with reference with the ingredients in vaccines, particularly mercury. Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that was used in many vaccines between the 1980's and 2003. Could thimerosal be responsible for the leap in autism diagnoses?
Can Vaccine Injury Cause Autism?
Can vaccine injury cause autism? Many parents wonder, but the answer isn't obvious.
Can vaccine injury cause autism? Many parents wonder, but the answer isn't obvious.
Should Parents Avoid Vaccinations to Avoid Autism?
Should parents skip vaccinations to avoid autism? With all the media hype around this issue, many parents are considering the alternatives. There are some options ... but skipping vaccines is not one of them!
Should parents skip vaccinations to avoid autism? With all the media hype around this issue, many parents are considering the alternatives. There are some options ... but skipping vaccines is not one of them!
An Alternative Perspective: Live Virus Vaccines and Autism
The NIH and other mainstream research foundations make it clear that the MMR vaccine is in no way implicated in autism. Individual researchers, such as Dr. Andrew Wakefield of Thoughtful House, disagree. But what exactly is this alternative theory? What are its implications? And what might it mean to parents of children with autism?
The NIH and other mainstream research foundations make it clear that the MMR vaccine is in no way implicated in autism. Individual researchers, such as Dr. Andrew Wakefield of Thoughtful House, disagree. But what exactly is this alternative theory? What are its implications? And what might it mean to parents of children with autism?
Does the MMR Vaccine Cause Autism?
Does the MMR (Mumps-Measles-Rubella) vaccine cause autism? This question, first raised in 1998, continues to cause controversy in the autism community. What does the research say?
Does the MMR (Mumps-Measles-Rubella) vaccine cause autism? This question, first raised in 1998, continues to cause controversy in the autism community. What does the research say?
Autism and the Vaccine Court
In June, 2007, the federal "Vaccine Court" began hearing the first of nearly 5,000 cases claiming that a child's autism was caused by vaccines. Learn more about autism and the vaccine court, and what these cases may mean to you.
In June, 2007, the federal "Vaccine Court" began hearing the first of nearly 5,000 cases claiming that a child's autism was caused by vaccines. Learn more about autism and the vaccine court, and what these cases may mean to you.
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Autism and Vaccines
This online publication presents Facts for Parents About Autism and Vaccine Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
This online publication presents Facts for Parents About Autism and Vaccine Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
What Does the CDC Say About Vaccines and Autism?
Thimersol, an additive to certain vaccines, may be linked to autism. The CDC has conducted its own research on the issue; its findings are published here. You can also find ueful information about which vaccines still contain thimersol.
Thimersol, an additive to certain vaccines, may be linked to autism. The CDC has conducted its own research on the issue; its findings are published here. You can also find ueful information about which vaccines still contain thimersol.