Court Says Vaccine Is Not To Blame For Autism
A News & Events entry posted on February 12, 2009
According to the Associated Press out of Washington DC a big blow to parents who believe vaccines caused their children’s autism, a special court ruled Thursday that the shots are not to blame. The court said the evidence was overwhelmingly contrary to the parents’ claims — and backed years of science that found no risk.
"It was abundantly clear that petitioners’ theories of causation were speculative and unpersuasive," the court concluded in one of a trio of cases ruled on. The court concluded that "the weight of scientific research and authority" was "simply more persuasive on nearly every point in contention."
"It’s a great day for science, it’s a great day for America’s children when the court rules in favor of science." said Dr. Paul Offit of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia