A new study in the November 7th issue of The New England Journal of Medicine shows no association between the MMR vaccine and autism. This study adds significant weight to the extensive body of evidence supporting the safety of the MMR vaccine.

"This important study is yet another demonstration of the safety of MMR. MMR and all vaccines are rigorously tested and held to the highest standards of safety and efficacy. Vaccines have been essential in controlling disease and creating the healthy environment in which we live," commented Dr. Peter Hotez, Sabin Vaccine Institute Scientific Advisor.

Sabin experts are available to provide advance comment on this issue. Contact information is listed
below.

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD 
Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology
The George Washington University
202-994-3532
mtmpjh@gwumc.edu

Louis Z. Cooper, MD 
Interim Director
National Network for Immunization
Information
(212) 580-3721
lzcooper@compuserve.com

Samuel L. Katz, MD 
Professor of Pediatrics
Duke University
919-684-3734
katz0004@mc.duke.edu

Paul A. Offit, MD 
Chief, Section of Infectious Disease
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
215-590-2020
offit@email.chop.edu

Gregory Poland, MD 
President
International Society for Vaccines
507-284-4968

For related media inquiries, contact:
Raymond MacDougall
raymond.macdougall@sabin.org
301-793-4949