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Measles outbreak in Wales
H7N9 influenza in China
Vaccines and autism
Vaccines in the News archive
Increasing numbers of people are becoming infected with measles due to an outbreak occurring in Swansea, Wales. Here’s what you should know about the outbreak:
Despite the fact that the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent infection, some people still have concerns about the safety of the vaccine. Here’s what you should know about MMR vaccine safety:
A Look at Each Vaccine: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccine
Human infections with a new type of influenza, H7N9, are occurring in China. Here’s what you should know about the outbreak:
Over the last 15 years, many people have claimed that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is caused by the MMR vaccine and thimerosal-containing vaccines. Both claims were refuted by multiple, well-controlled scientific studies.
More recently, the claim shifted to “too many vaccines too soon.” Findings from a study published in 2010 disproved the “too many vaccines too soon” claim by showing no relationship between the incidence of autism and the number of vaccines received in the first year of life. In March 2013, a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics assessed the number of immunologic components (antigens) received by children with ASD and children without ASD. The authors found no relationship between the incidence of autism and the amount of antigenic burden, further disproving the notion that “too many vaccines too soon” causes autism.
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Last updated: May 2013
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