Report

Immunization Safety Review: Thimerosal - Containing Vaccines and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Released:: January 16, 2003
Type:: Consensus Report
Topic(s):: Children and Families, Public Health
Activity:: Immunization Safety Review
Board(s):: Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice

Report at a Glance

FAQ Thimerosal in Vaccines (PDF)

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Immunization Safety Review: Vaccines and Autism This eighth and final report of the Immunization Safety Review Committee examines the hypothesis that vaccines, specifically the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and thimerosal-containing vaccines, are causally associated with autism. The committee reviewed the extant published and unpublished epidemiological studies regarding causality and studies of potential biologic mechanisms by which these immunizations might cause autism. The committee concludes that the body of epidemiological evidence favors rejection of a causal relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism.
Released: May 14, 2004
Immunization Safety Review: Influenza Vaccines and Neurological Complications Infection with the influenza virus can have a serious effect on the health of people of all ages, although it is particularly worrisome for infants, the elderly, and people with underlying heart or lung problems. At least 35,000 people die in the United States every year from influenza infection. A vaccine exists (the â€œfluâ€ shot) that can greatly decrease the impact of influenza.
Released: October 6, 2003
Immunization Safety Review: Vaccinations and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy With current recommendations calling for infants to receive multiple doses of vaccines during their first year of life and with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) the most frequent cause of death during the postneonatal period, it is important to respond to concerns that vaccination might play a role in sudden unexpected infant death.
Released: March 31, 2003