Vaccines, Autism, and the IOM
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WebMD has recently published an article regarding the MMR vaccine and it's possible connection to autism. It looks as though the autism question in vaccination is beginning to get increasingly more press. This is the second time in two days that we have seen article headlines regarding the measles/mumps/rubella vaccine and possible links to autism in children.The vaccine issue is being investigated by the Institute of Medicine, the same organization that reported on medical death and error in the United States in 1999. The IOM has been asked to find if there is a causal link between the MMR vaccine and autism. While several medical experts say that there is absolutely no relationship between the vaccine and autism, many parents in the U.S. and around the globe believe otherwise. Concern has now grown enough for the IOM to begin its investigation. WebMD: Medical Institute Set to Determine if Vaccines Really Cause Autism Commentary from PROVE
This research is being funded by the CDC and NIH, so the million dollar conflict of interest question is, how much government funding do these so called "independent" scientists get? How likely will those who are heavily funded with federal grant money be willing to bite the hand that feeds them with an honest critical look at the MMR/vaccine connection? There are a lot of very smart parents with autistic children who fear vaccination is a contributing factor who will be watching this research very carefully... the saga continues... It is great that WebMD is running the story.
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