Below is a list of useful websites related to MMR and immunisation in general
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), Australia
http://www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au
This Australian site provides information on a wide range of infectious diseases and in particular, an overview of measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and inflammatory bowel disease and autism.
Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care, Australia
http://immunise.health.gov.au/faq.htm
An Australian site which includes seven pages of commonly asked questions, with answers, relating to immunisation.
World Health Organisation
http://www.who.int/gpv-safety
World Health Organisation site which includes pages a Parents' Forum and Hot Topics.
Centre for Disease Control, USA
http://www.cdc.gov
Provides comprehensive information about infectious diseases and vaccine research. This site has useful general information on immunisation, much of it set out in question and answer format. There is a specific section on MMR vaccine. There is an additional part of this site dedicated to vaccine safety information.
MMR the Facts
http:// www.mmrthefacts.nhs.uk/ or http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk
Two websites by the UK National Health System where you can access a range of resources, information and research about vaccination generally and specifically the MMR vaccine. You can also ask questions online.
Immunisation Advisory Centre, University of Auckland, New Zealand http://www.imac.auckland.ac.nz/links/link_frame.htm
A New Zealand website, where you can access a range of resources, information and research. Provides useful information for New Zealand parents about the NZ vaccination schedule.
Organisations Opposed to Immunisation When looking at these sites, bear in mind that these sites may contain questionable material based on a selective or misleading use of information. Please email NCIRS if you have queries relating to any of the information found on these pages.
The Global Vaccination Awareness League http://www.gval.com/
The Immunisation Awareness Society http://www.ias.org.nz/
The Australian Vaccination Network http://www.avn.org.au/

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