A memo from drug maker Merck & Co. warned of high levels of mercury in vaccines.

Article on how much mercury children received from vaccines. Explains why thimerosal is more toxic then mercury.

A story of a child who recovered from autism and mercury poisoning from vaccines.

From the University of Sunderland's Autism Research Unit. Discusses current information and research about the possible links between vaccination and autism

Researcher at McGill University summarizes a 2004 report in The Lancet that says MMR vaccination is not associated with increased risk of autism.

Doctors say there is no link between a vaccine for mumps, measles and rubella, and autism or bowel disease in children.

Information to help address concerns expressed in press reports about a possible association between developmental disorders such as autism and vaccines.

Studies the CDC hidden from the public supporting a link between vaccines and autism.

Journalist David Kirby explores the controversy surrounding mercury in vaccines and the autism epidemic.

Theories supporting the relationship between vaccinations and Autism.

Online version of National Academy of Sciences report (2001) evaluating whether the vaccine preservative thimerosal has contributed to the incidence of autism, ADHD, and related disorders.

A mother believes the autistic spectrum disorder that manifested later in her child's life was caused by an immunization she recieved as a baby.

Dr. Andrew Wakefield identified 170 cases of autism and bowel disease in children who had the triple-dose injection.

News report on the Peltola study.

Points out errors and misinformation about vaccines on NBC's week long series on autism.

There appears to be a rise in the number of children being diagnosed with autism. This neurobiological disorder can interfere with a child's ability to communicate, learn and fit in with others. A growing number of parents who care for these children believe that vaccines are to blame for the disorder, and went to Capitol Hill to testify before a House committee. NPR's Michelle Trudeau and Vicky Que report on the vaccine connection to autism (there's no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism), and the research into other possible causes, such as genetics. [12:52 Realaudio broadcast]

A panel of experts affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences says mercury in vaccines is not causing a rise in childhood autism. But many advocates for children's health aren't convinced. Commentator David Ropeik wonders if they've closed their minds to the facts. [2:49 Realaudio broadcast]

A last-minute addition to the Homeland Security Act effectively cancels more than 200 lawsuits against drug maker Eli Lilly. The cases involve children whose autism may be tied to a vaccine developed by Lilly. NPR's Julie Rovner reports. [3:53 Realaudio broadcast]

NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on a new study showing no link between a commonly used childhood vaccine and autism. The 14-year-long study in California kindergartens failed to find an association between a rise in reported autism cases in the state and the MMR vaccine. The research appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association. [4:13 Realaudio broadcast]

A New York Times Magazine article says a prominent vaccine researcher became concerned about the safety of some childhood inoculations. But the researcher says his views on a link with autism have been misrepresented. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [3:35 Realaudio broadcast]

The Web site TomPaine.com has offered a $10,000 reward to whoever can prove the identity of what the site is calling 'The Eli Lilly Bandit.' Someone inserted two paragraphs into the Homeland Security Bill protecting drug manufacturer Eli Lilly from lawsuits by parents who claim the company's vaccines caused their children's autism. NPR's Alex Chadwick reports. [4:21 Realaudio broadcast]

"The Institute of Medicine, an influential adviser of the government on scientific matters, said yesterday there is no credible evidence that either the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal cause autism."

Organizes online petitions regarding misinformation about vaccinations and autism.

Dr. David Ayoub, MD supports the mercury based preservative as a cause for autism and questions the government for approving vaccines with mercury. Also includes available treatment for autism to remove mercury and toxic metals from the body.

A study on mercury in vaccines.

Collection of links to articles related to the anonymous addition of a clause to the Homeland Security Bill which protects Eli Lilly from lawsuits related to the MMR vaccine.

Dr. Russell Blaylock's report on the cover-up of the CDC and public health officials.

Vaccine requirements and information for Canada and USA regarding thimerosal information, autism connection, and vaccine stories.

A discussion of vaccines (safety, efficacy and ingredients), mercury and other toxic environmental poisoning, autism causes and cures.

Unbelief in Institute of Medicine findings