New research, published on December 14, 2015, in JAMA Pediatrics found that when mothers take antidepressants during the second and/or third trimester of pregnancy it increases the likelihood that their babies will later be diagnosed … [Read more...]
Measles Resurgence in UK Blamed on False Autism Link
So far there have been over 1200 cases of measles in the UK this year. Last year, there were a record 2000 cases. Health officials there say this is a direct result of parents' refusal to get their children measles shots due to the fear of a vaccine … [Read more...]
Autism
Autism is a developmental disability that results from a neurological disorder that affects the brain. It is characterized by severely impaired social interaction, including communication problems and repetitive, unusual, or extremely limited … [Read more...]
Pediatric Vaccines Containing Thimerosal Linked to Autism
In June 2007, the United States Federal Claims Court in Washington D.C. will begin hearings on 4,800 claims filed by parents who believe pediatric vaccinations caused their child's autism. The lawsuits claim that thimerosal, a preservative that … [Read more...]