MMR and Autism: What Parents Need to Know
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. The weight of the evidence does not support the theory that MMR causes autism. The AAP materials at the link above support these facts.

MMR and Autism: Responding to Andrew Wakefield's Studies
Those who claim that MMR causes autism often cite two papers by Andrew Wakefield and colleagues. This section summarizes those studies and lists their critical flaws.

MMR and Autism Resources
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. The weight of the evidence does not support the theory that MMR causes autism. The following materials support these facts.

Does MMR cause autism? Examine the evidence. (Exit Site)
Table developed by the Immunization Action Coalition that examines the evidence related to MMR and autism.

Just the Facts: MMR Vaccine and Autism
A 60 Minutes story (Nov 12, 2000) suggested individual shots for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Is this possible? A panel of experts convened by the Academy reviewed data on possible associations between MMR vaccine and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The panel also examined information on a possible relationship of measles virus and/or vaccine and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).