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MMR Vaccines

The main concern about the MMR vaccine is allegations of there being a connection with autism.

Sense is a charity which provides support to deaf-blind people, many of whom have been disabled by rubella. They have a good information resource on MMR research. Their policy briefing describes the history of the vaccine and the latest research on MMR. Read the briefing here:

MMR Policy Briefing


In February 2008, the National Library for Health reviewed an evaluation of the evidence base for measles vaccination and antibody response in autism spectrum disorders:

MMR vaccination and autism


The NHS also provides a factsheet about MMR:

NHS: MMR the facts


Research Autism has a document on the myths around MMR: Research Autism: myths

    Last updated: January 19 2009

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