Physicians at Columbia University in New York observed the onset of arthritis following MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) immunization. Seven of 58 newly diagnosed cases of childhood arthritis in this study group came on after immunization. Some of the children in the study received only booster shoots. Some of the children in the group continue to have symptoms eight months after the immunization; one patient requires daily medication. The authors conclude that parents should be told that rubella vaccine may induce arthritis. (Pediatric Research 29(4 Pt 2)175A, April 1991) Copyright 1991 Phylis Austin
