Abstract
A suggested association between certain childhood vaccines and autism has been one of the most contentious vaccine safety controversies in recent years. Despite compelling scientific evidence against a causal association, many parents and parent advocacy groups continue to suspect that vaccines, particularly measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and thimerosal-containing vaccines (TCVs), can cause autism.
MeSH terms
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Autistic Disorder / chemically induced*
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Autistic Disorder / epidemiology
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
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Denmark / epidemiology
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Epidemiologic Studies
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Mercury Compounds / adverse effects*
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Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / adverse effects*
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Thimerosal / adverse effects*
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United States / epidemiology
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United States Food and Drug Administration
Substances
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Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
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Mercury Compounds
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Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
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Thimerosal