In light of the recent publicity surrounding the concession made by the government in an autism/vaccine case, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released a statement on autism and vaccine safety.  Highlights from the statement include information on autism, mitochondrial disease, and general vaccine and vaccine safety information. 

From the AAP statement:

The AAP understands that parents may have concerns about vaccinating their children. Vaccines are one of the most successful medical advances of all time. Vaccine safety is an issue of great importance to the AAP and to pediatricians, who support ongoing research and increased funding in this area. In addition, the AAP supports further research into the causes of autism.

Despite the recent court ruling and other reports claiming a lack of evidence linking vaccines to autism, the debate will likely continue for some time.

Source:  Facts for Parents about Autism and Vaccine Safety