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Balancing vaccine science and national policy objectives: Lessons from the national vaccine injury compensation program omnibus autism proceedings

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  • Keelan, J.
  • Wilson, K.

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The US Court of Federal Claims, which adjudicates cases for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, has been confronted withmore than 5000 cases submitted on behalf of children with autism spectrum disorders, seeking to link the condition to vaccination. Through a test case process, the Omnibus Autism Proceedings have in every instance found no association between autism spectrum disorders and vaccines. However, vaccine advocates have criticized the courts for having an overly permissive evidentiary test for causation and for granting credence to insupportable accusations of vaccine harm. In fact, the courts have functioned as intended and have allowed for a fair hearing of vaccine concerns while maintaining confidence in vaccines and providing protection to vaccine manufacturers.

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  • Keelan, J. & Wilson, K., 2011. "Balancing vaccine science and national policy objectives: Lessons from the national vaccine injury compensation program omnibus autism proceedings," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(11), pages 2016-2021.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300198_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300198
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