Autism

Prenatal and infant exposure to thimerosal from vaccines and immunoglobins and risk of autism

This study was designed to examine relationships between prenatal and infant ethylmercury exposure from thimerosal-containing vaccines and/or immunoglobin preparations and Autism spectrum disorder. There were no findings of increased risk.

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.

Measles vaccination and antibody response in autism spectrum disorders

Tested the hypothesis that measles vaccination was involved in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as evidenced by signs of a persistent measles infection or abnormally persistent immune response shown by circulating measles virus or raised antibody titres in MMR vaccinated children with ASD compared with controls. No difference was found between cases and controls for measles antibody response.

Vaccines and autism revisited : the Hannah Poling case

Reviews the U.S. Vaccine Injury Compensation Program award to Hannah Poling in April 2008.

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.

Myth : the risks of immunizing children often outweigh the benefits

Investigates the myth that the risks of vaccinating children outweighs the benefits.

Mythe : les risques auxquels la vaccination expose les enfants sont souvent plus grands que ses bienfaits

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.

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.

Thimerosal exposure in infants and developmental disorders : a prospective cohort study in the United Kingdom does not support a causal association

Describes research that tested a large United Kingdom population-based cohort to find out whether there is any evidence to justify concerns that exposure to mercury damages young children.