Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 http://www.psandman.com/gst2008.htm#poling Scroll down about 1/2 way to see this info From: Puryear, Michele (HRSA) Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 1:23 PM HRSA MCHB Staff Subject: autism and vaccination I have received some questions recently on the relationship between autism and vaccinations. And maybe many of you have also seen the recent CNN presentations on autism and vaccinations. I am attaching the case report of the child that was recently featured on many news programs. I have also pasted in a copy of the HRSA press release on the case and autism. I am also suggesting that you look at a discussion with Sandman, who is a vaccine risk communicator. His discussion may help you answer some questions from your constituencies. http://www.psandman.com/guestindex.htm This link will take you to his comments and questions page. Halfway down the 2008 topics you'll see the Poling case. I'd be interested in what you think of his comments. __________________________________ Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear, M.D., Ph.D. Chief, Genetic Services Branch Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs Maternal and Child Health Bureau 5600 Fishers Lane. Rm 18-A-19 Rockville, MD 20857 301-594-0186-fax 301-443-1080-phone U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA NEWS ROOM http://newsroom.hrsa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 3, 2008 CONTACT: HRSA PRESS OFFICE 301-443-3376 Statement by the Health Resources and Services Administration on Autism and the Vaccine Injury Program Under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is prohibited from publicly disclosing or discussing information related to individual claims filed under the Act without the express written consent of the person who submitted the information. HRSA has reviewed the scientific information concerning the allegation that vaccines cause autism and has found no credible evidence to support the claim. Accordingly, in every claim submitted under the Act, HRSA has maintained and continues to maintain the position that vaccines do not cause autism, and has never concluded in any case that autism was caused by vaccination. HRSA will present its views on the allegation that vaccines cause autism in an "omnibus" autism proceeding in May of this year. The expert testimony in that proceeding will be available to the public, with the consent of the parties. We know that autism is a heart-wrenching condition that presents special challenges for many families. To that end, HRSA and its partner Federal agencies are committed to continuing our efforts to support research that will enable us to understand, treat and prevent autism and autism spectrum disorders. # The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. For more information about HRSA and its programs, visit www.hrsa.gov. For information on autism, please visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, see Autism Information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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