Research article summary (published 29 Nov 2002):

Recall bias, MMR, and autism.

Full Abstract

Parents of autistic children with regressive symptoms who were diagnosed after the publicity alleging a link with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine tended to recall the onset as shortly after MMR more often than parents of similar children who were diagnosed prior to the publicity. This is consistent with the recall bias expected under such circumstances.

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Author information

Author/s: Andrews, N (N); Miller, E (E); Taylor, B (B); Lingam, R (R); Simmons, A (A); Stowe, J (J); Waight, P (P);

Affiliation: Statistics Unit, Public Health Laboratory Service, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Archives of disease in childhood (Arch Dis Child), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Dec; vol 87 (issue 6) : pp 493-4

Dates: Created 2002/11/28; Completed 2003/01/09; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12456546, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attitude to Health Autistic Disorder - chemically induced; psychology Bias (Epidemiology) Child, Preschool Humans Immunization - adverse effects Infant

Infant Infant, Newborn Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine - adverse effects Mental Recall Parents - psychology Publications Time Factors

Associated Chemicals: Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine (0)

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