MMR doc asked to release research

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MMR doc asked to release research

The Chief Medical Officer has asked the doctor who first raised concerns about the MMR vaccine to turn his research over for independent analysis.

Professor Sir Liam Donaldson has written to Dr Andrew Wakefield, whose work suggests a link between the injection and autism and bowel conditions, making the request, the Department of Health says.

He was responding to an e-mail from Dr Wakefield, which claimed new studies would emerge this year showing a connection between the jabs and the conditions.

The exchange follows declining MMR uptake rates in parts of the country as parents either refuse to have their children vaccinated or opt for single jabs.

There have also been reports of measles outbreaks in some areas.

A Department of Health spokeswoman said it was not asking Dr Wakefield for help or to share his information but was responding to an e-mail sent by him.

“He e-mailed us on February 11 giving us 48 hours to reply. We wrote back setting out a list of questions about his research which we wanted answers to.

“Given the degree of interest in the subject, we asked him if he would agree for us to publish his letter on our website.

“We also asked if he would agree to turn over his data and samples for independent scientific analysis.”

Dr Wakefield has told the Mail on Sunday that he welcomes the chance to “begin talks” with the Department of Health. “Let’s hope the latest move is the beginning of a new attitude towards this serious dilemma,” told it.

 

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