Telling Cookie [1] magazine that parents who don't vaccinate their children are parasites has brought a lot of negative press to Amanda Peet. The mother of 18–month–old Frankie denies any connection between autism [2] and vaccines [3]. In a star war of sorts, actress Jenny McCarthy [4], mother to autistic son Evan, is in the opposite camp that believes the two are linked.

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Amanda's critics claim she hasn't done the research to know enough about an undeniable link, but if you listen to her Good Morning America [6] interview, you may find she knows a thing or two. Whether you agree with her or not, that's a different story. She is set to hold a press conference with the American Academy of Pediatrics later today.

What's your take on the issue?