Vaccine Court
On February 12, 2009, a special vaccine court announced that the MMR vaccine, in combination with thimerosal-containing vaccines, does not cause or contribute to autism. In this section, you can learn more about this court and the proceeding designed to offer a legal answer to several theories put forth about vaccines and autism.
Background:
- Read more about the special court and the Omnibus Autism Proceeding
- Read additional key filings and opinions
Theory One Decision:
- Read the Court’s decision on Theory One
The MMR vaccine, in combination with thimerosal, does not cause autism - Every Child By Two gathers experts to discuss the decision
Read the briefing transcript
Media Coverage:
- CNN
Commentary: Get your children vaccinated for measles
Campbell Brown urges viewers to vaccinate their children - New York Times
Opinion: Vaccines Exonerated on Autism
The paper's editorial hopes the decision "demolishes" parents fears - Salon.com
Judging Autism
Dr. Rahul K. Parikh urges doctors to speak out in defense of vaccines - Wall Street Journal
Shot of Good Sense
The Journal declares the decision a "booster shot" to science - Washington Post
U.S. Court Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Autism
A front page article declares decision is "a major blow" to vaccine-autism theories
