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Autism and Vaccination—The Current Evidence
Author(s) -
Miller Lisa,
Reynolds Joni
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00194.x
Subject(s) - autism , thimerosal , measles , vaccination , mmr vaccine , medicine , rubella vaccine , scientific evidence , rubella , evidence based practice , psychology , immunology , psychiatry , alternative medicine , epistemology , pathology , philosophy , dermatology
PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to review relevant background literature regarding the evidence linking thimerosal‐containing vaccine and the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine to autism. CONCLUSIONS. Rigorous scientific studies have not identified links between autism and either thimerosal‐containing vaccine or the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Nurses are often in the position of providing advice regarding vaccines in their formal practice areas as well as in their daily lives. Families need current and credible evidence to make decisions for their children. Excellent vaccine information resources are available online.