Vaccine Court
A special vaccine court recently ruled on a series of cases examining whether vaccines can contribute to or cause autism. They examined both the MMR vaccine and thimerosal-containing vaccines and concluded in both cases that there is no link to autism. In this section, you can learn more about this court and the unique proceeding that concluded in March 2010.
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
Theory Two Decision
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Read the Court’s decision on Theory One
Thimerosal-containing vaccines do not cause autism - Every Child By Two discusses the decision with top experts and advocates. Listen to the conversation:
Media Coverage:
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USA Today
Court: Thimerosal in vaccine didn't cause autism -
Los Angeles Times
'Vaccines court' rejects mercury-autism link in 3 test cases - Coverage of the Special Masters' Second Decision
Coming Soon! - 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