230996 Evidence base for associations between vaccines and autism: Interpreting and misinterpreting epidemiological data

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 : 5:10 PM - 5:30 PM

Daniel Salmon, PhD , Vaccine Safety Specialist, HHS, Washington, DC
In this talk I will discuss the evidence base for associations between vaccines and autism. I will explain some of the reasons for the current misinterpretion of epidemiological data.

Learning Areas:
Biostatistics, economics
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the evidence base for associations between vaccines and autism. 2. List and discuss some of the reasons for the current misinterpretion of epidemiological data on vaccine use and autism.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am qualified to present because my primary research and practice interests are in optimizing the prevention of childhood infectious diseases through the use of vaccines. I have over 10 peer reviewed publication related to vaccines.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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