Safety
Lack of Association Between Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccination and Autism in Children: A Case-Control Study
The first objective of the study was to determine whether there is a relationship between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination and autism in children. The second objective was to examine whether the risk of autism differs between use of MMR and the single measles vaccine... The study provides evidence against the association of autism with either MMR or a single measles vaccine.
Votre santé et vous : fausses conceptions au sujet de l'innocuité des vaccins
Explique l’importance de la vaccination et expose les faits relatifs aux fausses conceptions à propos des vaccins.
Canadian national reports on immunization
Covers progress in immunization, including current provincial/territorial programs and the results of the National Immunization Coverage Surveys. Provides an update on trends in select vaccine-preventable diseases and in adverse events following immunization.
Early thimerosal exposure and neuropsychological outcomes at 7 to 10 years.
Explores whether early exposure to thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in vaccines and immune globulin preparations, is associated with neuropsychological deficits in children.
Rapports nationaux sur l'immunisation au Canada
Ce document fait état des progrès accomplis dans le domaine de l’immunisation, notamment les programmes provinciaux/territoriaux actuels et les résultats des enquêtes nationales sur la vaccination. Il trace un bilan des tendances concernant certaines maladies évitables par la vaccination et les effets secondaires suivant l’immunisation.
Pervasive developmental disorders in Montreal, Quebec, Canada : prevalence and links with immunizations
The findings ruled out an association between pervasive developmental disorder and either high levels of ethylmercury exposure comparable with those experienced in the United States in the 1990s, or 1- or 2-dose measles-mumps-rubella vaccinations.
Mise à jour des recommandations concernant l'utilisation de vaccins contenant du thimérosal au Canada
Conclut qu’il n’y a aucune raison pour les vaccinateurs et les autres professionnels de la santé qui offrent des conseils en matière de vaccination d’exprimer des réserves concernant l’exposition au thimérosal.
Updated recommendations on the use of thimerosal-containing vaccines in Canada
Concludes that there is no reason for vaccine providers or other health care professionals who may counsel individuals regarding immunization to raise any concerns regarding exposure to thimerosal.
Vaccin ROR et autisme : les parents peuvent dormir tranquilles!
Fournit les conclusions d’une recherche portant sur le lien non fondé entre le vaccin ROR et l’autisme prouvant qu’il n’y a pas d’association entre les deux. Rappelle aux parents l’importance de faire vacciner leurs enfants.