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UK based charity dedicated to identifying the underlying causes and biochemical effects of autistic spectrum disorders.

Company that manufactures the MMR vaccine

Aims to raise awareness of parent's choices in the field of vaccinations and to raise funds for research. Gives information on single vaccines.

Charity that aims to improve the quality of life of all people directly and indirectly affected by encephalitis

Specialist centre for surveillance of communicable diseases.

Vaccination pressure group

Company that manufactures the MMR vaccine

Information provided by the School of Medicine at the University of Birmingham

Promotes research into all areas of medical and related science - stated aim is to improve the health and quality of life of the UK public.

Their son Adam has SSPE, a rare complication of the measles he caught as a young child. They are keen to hear from other families dealing with SSPE.

UK-based charity

UK-based charity

Aims to prevent and control infections and communicable diseases. Accountable to the UK Health Secretary.

A medical research charity for intestinal disease. Trustees include Dr Andrew Wakefield - the charity supports his research into MMR.
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