Health Impact News Editor Comment: Since the Supreme Court in the US upheld the law giving pharmaceutical companies complete immunity against lawsuits due to vaccine injuries and deaths in 2011, expect to see more cases and stories from outside the US like this one coming out of Italy this week. The evidence linking autism to vaccines is just too overwhelming.
MMR: A mother's victory. The vast majority of doctors say there is no link between the triple jab and autism, but could an Italian court case reignite this controversial debate?
Valentino's parents, Antonella, 44, and Maurizio, 43, have been awarded £140,000, to be paid by Italy's Ministry of Health and they plan a civil action against the Italian government that may get them £800,000 more.