Immunization
Findings in immunization reported from Sahlgrenska University, Institute of Neuroscience
Published in Vaccine Weekly, May 6th, 2009
Fresh data on immunization are presented in the report 'Multiple sclerosis incidence in the era of measles-mumps-rubella mass vaccinations.' According to recent research from Gothenburg, Sweden, "Viral childhood infections may be involved in the multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis. Following national Swedish vaccination programs, measles sharply declined in the 1970s, and measles, mumps, and rubella were virtually eliminated in cohorts born from 1981."
"To examine whether the vaccination induced reduction in these infections influences the MS incidence. In addition, the public health aspect justified an early evaluation of beneficial as well as harmful effects of mass...
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-06)
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