What are your views/opinions on Autism and the MMR vaccine???

Question

And did you/do you plan to have the MMR seperated??

Answer 1

Vaccinations USED TO contain a preservative called thimerosal. This is what many people suspected cause the increase in rates of Autism. I have my doubts about that, but that's irrelevant because they stopped putting thimerosal in children's vaccines around the year 2000. The last lots of vaccines which contain thimerosal as a preservative expired by early 2003. So that's one thing you don't have to worry about.



A child may experienc rash, fever & general feeling of 'yuckiness' after the jab. More severe side effects are possible, but very rare.



Some people suggest giving the children the vaccines separately. There are pros & cons of this. It is more expensive, for one thing.



I've found a lot to indicate the "autism epidemic" is nothing more than a broadening of the definition of autism & an increased awareness, therefore increased diagnoses. Check my answers to other autsim related questions.

Answer 2

Please vaccinate your baby.



Many rigorous, exhaustive studies have been done looking at a huge number of children, and there is no correlation between the MMR vaccine and autism. There is a lot of research going on into what causes autism, and a number of intriguing theories have been proposed, but nothing has been proven yet EXCEPT a non-correllation between vaccines and autism.



In fact, according to the Lancet, the doctor who first proposed such a link no longer practices medicine. His research has been retracted, and he's been disciplined for improper conduct. His "research" was hopelessly flawed and has fueled a debate over vaccination which really has no basis in science.



Vaccines do not "overload" the immune system, and there is no advantage to waiting, spreading the vaccines over a long period of time, or separating the vaccines. Honest to God. In fact, the vaccination schedule is designed to protect kids when they're most vulnerable and most likely to experience significant complications should they contract an infectious disease.



Measles KILLS. And it can cause lifelong disability. 30% of victims in the US this year will experience some complications of the disease, and 1-2 per 1000 will die. (Measles outbreaks pop up whereever clusters of parents are refusing vaccination, and we aren't always talking about Amish parents, or poor, uneducated families living in bad nutritional or hygienic situations. We're talking about wealthy people in places like Boulder, CO.) Rubella can cause all kinds of birth defects or even death in unborn children whose mothers catch the disease. There was just a multi-state outbreak of mumps THIS YEAR. Mumps can cause infertility, along with a host of other complications, including miscarriage and deafness. And it's all preventable! There's no reason it has to happen.



And the risk of a real reaction to a vaccine is so small that it's hard to actually quantify.



I didn't have the MMR separated, and I vaccinated my kids.

I hope you do, too.



Even if you decide that you're going to insist on separating the vaccines, or delaying their administration, vaccinating late is better than not vaccinating at all.

Answer 3

Well this is my first child, but my sister has two little boys and the oldest was vaccinated and he's autistic. So with her second little boy, she refused the vaccines and he has turned out fine. The doctors told her if the autism had been heriditary from the father then both of her sons would have been autistic. So I dont really know, my baby is due in Febuary and I'm not taking the risk with the vaccine. Good luck :)

Answer 4

One study years and years ago showed a link between the two. However, since then there has been dozens of studies where no link has been detected. I personally don't think there is a connection. However, if you are worried about it and you're doctor will not cooperate, maybe you should find a different doctor. You are the parent and the choice should be left up to you.

Answer 5

Why take the chance? I am going with them separted and delayed til the immune system is more developed than the recommended time line.



We are going to start vaccinations when my daughter hits 2 years old. We will do one shot at a time every 3 months.

Answer 6

There's no substantiated proof that any vaccine or the thermisol in vaccines cause autism. Most vaccines now are thermisol free. There are lots of "theories" out there as to the cause of autism. But none have been proved. The verdict is still out on that.

Answer 7

I don't see how seperating the vacacine makes a difference? The vacacine is for the body to build up antibodies. So at sometime, your kid will have both antibodies in his body.

Answer 8

i just had an issue with my daughters school today also her DR he gave her her shots too soon now she has to have a another dose which i am going to waive it is true it can cause autism also there's a thing called the live live rule.. you give to many at once they will not be affective.

Answer 9

Huh?