Vaccines and Autism
Some parents of children with autism are concerned that vaccines are the cause. Their concerns center on three areas:
1) The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine
2) Thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative previously found in several vaccines
3) The notion that babies receive too many vaccines too soon
The Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has put together a great fact sheet that talks about all three concerns. Click here to read more. In addition, the Vaccine Education Center provides informational tear sheets, VHS tapes, booklets and DVDs in both English and Spanish.
The Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Breaking News, 2/2/10: Medical journal retracts study linking autism to vaccine
MMR Safety - CDC
MMR and Autism - National Network for Immunization Information
MMR and Autism - American Academy of Pediatrics
Vaccines and Autism - An article by Paul A. Offit, MD, Director, Vaccine Education Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mercury and Vaccines
Thimerosal: What you should know - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Thimerosol and Vaccines - CDC
Mercury in Vaccines - National Network for Immunization Information
Thimerosal and Vaccines - American Academy of Pediatrics
Multiple Vaccines
Too Many Vaccines? What you should know - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Frequently Asked Questions about Multiple Vaccinations - CDC
Multiple Vaccines - American Academy of Pediatrics
To find local resources, events, and information, please visit out Autism and Immunization pages.
