MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/09/03/measles.autism/

The Measels, Mumps & Rubella vaccine has been declared safe and not related to autism in a new study that tried to reach a final conclusion regarding a 1998 hypothesis that perhaps the vaccine allowed bowel material to enter the bloodstream and affect the nervous system. The new research used more sophisticated technology and concluded that there is no connection between the MMR vaccine and autism.

While some autism groups are still pushing for more research into a connection between MMR and autism, this latest research seems to be enough for a number of scientists to declare as "conclusive" that MMR vaccine does not cause autism.

"This really puts this issue to bed," said Andy Shih, vice president for scientific affairs of "Autism Speaks," an advocacy group.

Check out our February posting about the 2008 Infant Vaccination Schedule for vaccine scheduling details.