| Literature DB >> 11255906 |
S DeWilde1, I M Carey, N Richards, S R Hilton, D G Cook.
Abstract
A close temporal association has been reported between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination and dramatic behavioural decline in children subsequently diagnosed as autistic. We hypothesised that such a decline would be reflected in increased consultations with the child's general practitioner. The Doctor's Independent Network database was used to examine whether children subsequently diagnosed as autistic consulted more frequently than controls after MMR vaccination. No difference in consulting behaviour was seen in the six months post MMR. Any dramatic effect of MMR on behaviour seems unlikely.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11255906 PMCID: PMC1313956
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Gen Pract ISSN: 0960-1643 Impact factor: 5.386