Vaccines & Autism
Overwhelmingly, peer–reviewed scientific studies show no causal link between vaccines and autism. Yet the general public, particularly the parental community, still questions whether a link exists between the two.
Here, you'll find C&EN's coverage of the vaccine-autism issue, in addition to links to outside sources for more information. Use this resource for yourself, or share it with colleagues, friends, and family members who have concerns about vaccinating their children.
» Latest Vaccine And Autism News
February 13, 2009
Court Finds No Link Between Autism And Vaccines
Ruling could help put an end to the controversy over routine childhood immunizations.
December 15, 2008
Insights: When Controversy Shouldn't Exist
The science shows no link between vaccines and autism, but the public is still skeptical.
June 14, 2007
Autism Case Opens In Federal Court
About 4,800 parents claim that vaccines induced autism in their children.
May 14, 2007
The Conundrum Of Autism
Institute of Medicine symposium examines genetics, environmental triggers, treatments for this baffling illness.
February 23, 2004
Vaccines And Autism
Institute of Medicine hears clashing evidence on whether vaccine preservative causes autism.
February 16, 2004
Vaccines' Link To Autism Unclear
Researchers present conflicting evidence over role of preservative.
View Enlarged Image» Autism At A Glance
All About Autism
Autism is a brain development disorder that typically appears within a child's first three years and is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behavior.
A Growing Problem
Between 1994 and 2004, the number of six- to 17-year-old children classified by U.S. public schools as having autism rose from 22,664 to 193,637.
More Here Than There
North America reports 23 to 40 cases of autism per 10,000, more than any other region of the world.
For The Boys
Autism is four times more common in males than in females.
» Online Resources
Watch the Today Show segment discussed in "Insights: When Controversy Shouldn't Exist."
More information is available at the following sites:
- Autism Society of America
- Institute of Medicine report, "Immunization Safety Review: Vaccines and Autism"
- Every Child By Two's scientific studies update
- "Vaccines: Fact and Fiction," Parenting.com
- American Academy of Pediatrics vaccination information site
- Center For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC) vaccine information site
- Answers.com: Covering a large variety of autism topics (from autism awareness to research to treatments and more...)
- Keeping Your Autistic Kids Safe: A Family Resource Guide
- Guide to Improving Gastrointestinal Symptoms among Children with Autism Spectrum
- Parent's Guide to Toilet Training Children with Autism Spectrum
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