Open AccessVaccinations and Risk of Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases in Adults
Author(s) -
Frank DeStefano
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
archives of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3687
pISSN - 0003-9942
DOI - 10.1001/archneur.60.4.504
Subject(s) - medicine , vaccination , optic neuritis , measles , rubella vaccine , rubella , multiple sclerosis , pediatrics , odds ratio , measles mumps rubella vaccine , tetanus , immunology
Several case reports of the onset or exacerbation of multiple sclerosis or other demyelinating conditions shortly after vaccination have suggested that vaccines may increase the risk of demyelinating diseases.