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The MMR Vaccine Is Not Associated With Risk for Autism

Author/s: 
Hviid, A., Hansen J.V., Frisch, M., Melbye, M.

What is the problem and what is known about it so far?

Many parents choose not to vaccinate their children because of worry about autism, even though the 1998 study claiming to show that children who receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine were at increased risk for autism was fraudulent. Low MMR vaccination coverage has led to measles epidemics, which can be deadly. Unvaccinated people who develop measles can pass the infection to babies who have not yet been vaccinated. Many studies have shown no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, but a criticism has been that they did not specifically examine whether MMR vaccination could trigger autism in specific groups of susceptible children.

Keywords 
autism vaccines MMR vaccine

Countering Vaccine Hesitancy

Author/s: 
Edwards, Kathryn M., Hackell, Jesse M., The Committee on Infectious Diseases, The Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine

Immunizations have led to a significant decrease in rates of vaccine-preventable diseases and have made a significant impact on the health of children. However, some parents express concerns about vaccine safety and the necessity of vaccines. The concerns of parents range from hesitancy about some immunizations to refusal of all vaccines. This clinical report provides information about addressing parental concerns about vaccination.

Keywords 
vaccines vaccine hesitancy
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