The anti-vaccination movement: despite the growing scientific consensus that vaccines are safe and that neither vaccines nor mercury cause autism, a stubborn vocal minority claims otherwise, threatening the effectiveness of this public health program.(VACCINES & AUTISM: Myths and Misconceptions)(Clinical report)

From: Skeptical Inquirer | Date: November 1, 2007| Author: Novella, Steven | Copyright information

Michelle Cedillo has autism, which her parents believe is the result of her childhood vaccines. In June 2007 they had the opportunity, along with eight other families, to make their case to the Autism Omnibus--a U.S. Court of Federal Claims that was presided over by three "special masters" appointed for the purpose. These nine cases are the first test cases that will likely determine the fate of 4,800 other claims made over the past eight years for compensation for injuries alleged...

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