Federal Circuit Denies Claim Linking Autism and Vaccination

Yesterday, the Federal Circuit denied a couple's claim that an infant measles, mumps, and rubella ("MMR") vaccination had caused autism in their son, affirming earlier decisions of the Court of Federal Claims and a special master.  The couple, Rolf and Angela Hazlehurst, argued on appeal that the special master had "improperly relied on certain evidence . . . and disregarded other evidence that should have been considered."