Healthy Living:Kids and Family

Do Vaccines Really Cause Autism?

September 30, 2008
By Laurie Tarkan
From Health magazine

To say there’s a big debate over autism is an understatement. More than 5,000 families have filed court claims blaming vaccine makers for their children’s autism symptoms—including serious language delays, poor social skills, and repetitive movements—yet the research to date repeatedly shows no connection between vaccines and autism. A recent court decision added fuel to the fire by awarding compensation to the family of a young girl who developed autism symptoms after being vaccinated. What’s the real story? Health asked leading autism researchers to help us figure it out. Read More


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