Omnibus Autism Proceeding

The Omnibus Autism Proceeding was a large legal case held from 2002 to 2014 to investigate claims that vaccines caused autism. It involved reviewing scientific evidence to determine if vaccines, particularly the MMR vaccine and thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative), could be linked to autism. After thorough examination, the court found no credible scientific support for these claims. The proceeding aimed to settle many individual cases efficiently and to clarify the scientific consensus, reaffirming that vaccines are safe and not connected to autism.