For a while it seemed like the dust had settled around children’s vaccines and that parents were accepting, or being silent, about concerns that some vaccines may be a health hazard, especially a cause of autism. But Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain’s remarks linking autism and vaccines, and a recent lawsuit settlement, may stir things up again. The US government has agreed to compensate the parents of a 9-year old who had autism spectrum symptoms after getting 5 vaccines when she was less than 2 years old. Her case may be so specific—she had an underlying medical condition—that it won’t impact the thousands of other parents seeking damages, but it may just be enough to raise questions yet again about the pros and cons of any number of vaccines. This guide includes some great resources on the recent court case, on the vaccine controversy, and on the plight of families dealing with autism/autism spectrum.