With measles cases at a recent all time high, a study released today by Dr. W. Ian Lipkin and other researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons alleges that their findings prove that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Concerns over the MMR vaccine have resulted in measles cases being at an all time 10 year high. Pediatricians are worried that many parents are opting to not seek the measles vaccine due to what they see as yet, scientifically unfounded fears surrounding the vaccine.

With the debate over vaccine safety and the recent ruling in the Hannah Poling case, many feel that vaccine safety needs a serious look. In addition to vaccines many parents and some inside the medical community agree that the schedule it is too many too soon.

Introducing in the red corner Dr. Jon S. Poling, neurologist and father of Hannah Poling, coming off a resounding victory in the courts under the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. And in the blue corner, representing the New England Journal of Medicine and pro vaccination doctors everywhere, Paul A. Offit. Dr. Poling and Mr. Offit offer their perspectives on vaccinations and the details of the recent court case.

Kathye Petters-Armitage's followed all the usual vaccination protocol when her first child was born, vaccinating on schedule. Now with her second child a few years later and the controversy surrounding the possible link between autism and vaccines, she's had a change of heart and has decided like many parents to spread out the vaccinations or skip some altogether, with or without the blessing of her pediatrician.

Physicians are concerned about a rise in a recent rise of measles cases in California. Of the 12 reported cases, 9 were from families that chose to not vaccinate their children, the other 3 children were too young to receive the measles vaccine.

A new study suggests there is no evidence that the MMR jab damages the intestine and in turn causes autism. The "leaky gut" theory goes that vaccines can damage the intestine wall which, in turn, causes digestive problems. These digestive problems are believed by some to lead to the production of peptides which can damage the brain. With a study group of over two-hundred boys, the researchers found no differences in the peptide levels between the autistic and control groups.

Two sets of parents from Belgium have been sentenced to five month terms for not having their children vaccinated against Polio. The parents have been given a temporary reprieve, however, to give them another chance to have their children vaccinated. As experts weigh in, the case brings to the forefront the tension between parental rights and public health.

Parents in Jackson, Mississippi are backing a bill that will give them the choice to not vaccinate. In addition, many parents want to limit the amount of vaccines given at one time because of seizures being a possible side effect. If passed the bill would exempt children from being vaccinated and provide the exemption to the public school district, allowing them to remain enrolled in the education system.