Most experts agree the vaccine is completely safe, but a few insist it has links with autism and inflammatory bowel disease. The controversy has led some parents to boycott the jab, thereby increasing the risk of measles outbreaks. 'One-stop Shop' The website includes an information library, latest news stories about MMR, and details of research dating back to February 1998. Questions which cannot be answered online can be submitted from the site to the Department of Health. A Department of Health spokesman said: "The website has been created in response to parents' requests for a `one-stop shop' which consolidates all available, up-to-date information on the vaccine." 'Unbiased Advice' Professor David Haslam, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said: "Being a parent is never easy, and on a topic like MMR the wealth of opinions and advice aimed at parents can be overwhelming. "This truly excellent news site allows parents to search for information at their own speed, in their own time, and even to ask any question of the panel of experts." A Royal College of Nursing spokesman said: "It's important that parents are given clear, unbiased advice to help them reach their decision on MMR. Web links |
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