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Does MMR vaccine cause autism and Crohn's Disease? |
Signs of autism usually develop after the child reaches 14 months. Considering that children receive their first dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months, it is understandable that parents of a seemingly normal child blame the vaccine when trying to understand why there has been a change in their son or daughter. However, several hundred million doses of the MMR vaccine have been given worldwide since its introduction and extensive data have consistently demonstrated its safety and effectiveness.
The World Health Organisation, British and American health authorities, as well as independent experts and research groups, have reviewed the existing data and scientific studies and concluded that there was no link between the MMR vaccine and autism or Crohn’s disease.
For further information and references see Why vaccinate? article
Study weakens MMR/ autism argument
MMR does not cause autism, review finds
Autism, MMR vaccine link dismissed in study
MMR vaccine, inflammatory bowel disease and autism
Statement from Chief Medical Officer re MMR vaccine & autism/ inflammatory bowel disease
Why Vaccinate?
Reasons Why People Choose Not to Vaccinate
MMR, Crohns & autism
Vaccines and autism
NewScientist.com
MMR and Autism - Response
Baby 411 Blog
CDI
BMJ
American Society for Infectious Diseases (*National Network for Immunization Information)
British Medical Journal
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