http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/iom/ en-us Wed, 19 May 2004 07:57:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1138345/posts Panel Says More Research on Possible Connection May Not Be Worthwhile The Institute of Medicine, a highly influential adviser of the government on scientific matters, said yesterday there is no credible evidence that either the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal cause autism. The conclusion came in an 81-page report requested by two federal agencies to address the doubts raised by a small but vocal group of parents who question the safety of childhood vaccines. A 14-person panel of experts urged more research on autism but said further pursuit of possible links between vaccines and the devastating... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1138345/posts#comment Wed, 19 May 2004 07:57:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1138318/posts An examination of scientific studies worldwide has found no convincing evidence that vaccines cause autism, according to a committee of experts appointed by the Institute of Medicine. In particular, no link was found between autism and the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine or vaccines that contain a mercury preservative called thimerosal. The committee released its eighth and final report yesterday in Washington. Some parents of autistic children immediately protested. Mark Blaxill, the father of an 8-year-old girl with autism, said the committee's conclusions were premature. Studies are under way that should not be dismissed, said Mr. Blaxill, who is a director of the... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1138318/posts#comment Wed, 19 May 2004 06:56:40 GMT