MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

BBC World Service

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

Federal court rules against autism-vaccine link

Broadcast: Midmorning, 02/13/2009, 10:45 a.m.

A federal court has rejected the claims of three families that the measles vaccine caused their children's autism. The ruling is a blow to advocates of a link between autism and vaccines.

Guests

  • Richard Grinker: Professor of anthropology at George Washington University and author of "Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism."

More from MPR

Resources

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Farmland holds wealth in sand mining boom
  2. Scientists concerned about antibiotic resistance in wastewater
  3. Seed scarcity could stall corn farmers eager to plant
  4. Foreclosure settlement could help 17K Minn. homeowners
  5. Study: One-third of adolescent girls victimized by dating partner

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.