I usually don't cut and paste or forward too many medical spam articles, but this is a great synopsis of the articles that have addressed concerns regarding immunizations (specifically MMR) and autism. The consensus of multiple medical studies is that there is NO link between vaccines and autism.
Most physicians believe that vaccines have been associated or thought causal in the lay press solely because of timing -- many childhood vaccines are given in the 6-12 months prior to the development of classic signs and symptoms of autism.
If parents remain overly concerned about autism, they can choose to delay some vaccines (such as MMR or Varicella) until their children are 18-24 months old, the age at which symptoms of autism usually become apparent.
HealthyChildren.org - Vaccine Studies: Examine the Evidence
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