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Institute of Medicine, Immunization Safety Review Committee. 2004. Immunization safety review: Vaccines and autism. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 199 pp.

Annotation: This eighth and final report of the Immunization Safety Review Committee examines the hypothesis and research that vaccines, specifically the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and thimerosal-containing vaccines, are causally associated with autism. Finding no evidence of causality, the report recommends a public health response that fully supports an array of vaccine safety activities and recommends that available funding for autism research be channeled to the most promising areas. The report makes additional recommendations regarding surveillance and epidemiological research, clinical studies, and communication related to these vaccine safety concerns.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu $35.10 plus shipping and handling; also available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-309-09237-1.

Keywords: Autism, Immunization, Measles, Mumps, Research, Rubella, Vaccination effects

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. 2001. Autism and the MMR vaccine. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 8 pp. (Autism research at the NICHD)

Annotation: This brochure discusses the possible link between autism and the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine. It explains why some people think vaccines can cause autism and discusses how vaccines help the immune system defend the body. It also details why many doctors and scientist believe that the MMR vaccine does not cause autism and discusses research being conducted to determine whether the vaccine causes autism. In addition, it discusses the advantages of vaccines vs. their risks, and offers recommendations for whether children should receive the MMR vaccine. The brochure concludes with references.

Contact: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Information Resource Center, P.O. Box 3006, Rockville, MD 20847, Telephone: (800) 370-2943 Secondary Telephone: Fax: (866) 760-5947 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nichd.nih.gov Document Number: NIH Pub. No. 01-4963.

Keywords: Autism, Child health, Consumer education materials, Immunization, Measles, Mumps, Rubella

Stratton K, Gable A, Shetty P, McCormick M, eds. 2001. Immunization safety review: Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and autism. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 86 pp.

Annotation: This report presents an assessment of the evidence regarding a hypothesized causal association between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism; an assessment of the broader significance for society; and conclusions and recommendations based on those assessments. The report contents include an overview of the immunization safety review, the study process, assessing causality, a study of the MMR-autism hypothesis, assessments, arguments, recommendations, and references. The appendices include the January 11, 2001 organizational meeting agenda of the Immunization Safety Review Committee; the March 8, 2001 autism meeting agenda; the Immunization Safety Review Committee biosketches, and a review of additional research needs and opportunities.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu $25.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-07447-9.

Keywords: Adverse effects, Autism, Immunization, Infant health, Measles, Mumps, Research, Rubella, Vaccination effects

Cohen P. 1988. A Longitudinal Study of Service Usage by a Rubella Cohort [Final report]. New York, NY: Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, 164 pp.

Annotation: This was the fourth wave of a longitudinal cohort study. The aim was to follow a cohort with congenital rubella as they became young adults. 119 survivors of the 1963-65 New York City rubella epidemic were interviewed along with their parents. A broad range of information was obtained including: (1) current level of functioning; (2) problems; (3) prospects for the future; (4) experience with services and with alternative residential and educational models; (5) need for services during different periods of their lives; (6) availability of services; and (7) utility of these services. In addition, burdens and benefits to the family, associated with having a child with congenital rubella, as well as coping mechanisms were assessed. The study determined that deaf youth in their young adult years seem surprisingly cut off from social resources and that there was a high level of distress and expressed need for help on the part of mothers of multihandicapped youth. In addition, the project found some potentially important differences between the responses of mainstreamed youth and their parents. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB89-220917.

Keywords: Adolescents, Deaf, Handicapped, Mental retardation, Rubella

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 1983. Pregnancy outcome: A selected resource guide for the health professional: Draft. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 35 pp.

Annotation: This draft bibliography on pregnancy outcome was prepared for a day course designed for health professionals titled 'Lifestyle Factors Affecting Pregnancy Outcome,' given by the Center for Health Education, Holy Cross Hospital in December, 1983. Both professional and patient education materials are included. Topics covered are: smoking and pregnancy, drug use in pregnancy, alcohol and pregnancy, pregnancy basis, prenatal diagnosis, fetal treatment, and medical genetics.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHA271.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Drug use during pregnancy, Fetal monitoring, Genetics, Immunization, Maternal nutrition, Patient education, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Prenatal care, Prenatal diagnosis, Rubella, Ultrasonography

Chess S, Korn SJ, Fernandez PB. 1971. Psychiatric disorders of children with congenital rubella. New York, NY: Brunner/Mazel Publishers, 178 pp.

Annotation: This book discusses the behavioral consequences of congenital rubella in 243 children ages 30 through 48 months. The purpose of the book is to identify behavioral and intellectual consequences of congenital rubella to aid the development of improved treatment and educational practices.Some information in the book is presented in tables. The book includes two appendices: (1) correlation of psychiatric diagnoses with kind, number, and severity of physical defects and (2) areas of behavioral disturbance, with examples. The book also includes references and an index.

Keywords: Behavior problems, Children, Congenital abnormalities, Mental disorders, Rubella, Treatment
   

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