Lancet retracts MMR and autism research paper

Dr Andrew Wakefield was one of the professionals behind the paper which studied a possible link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Source: PA Archive/Press Association Ima

The Lancet has retracted from the public record a research paper which triggered concerns over a possible link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

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