Does anyone else have comments on what do people think about the government poo pooing about MMR and Autism?

Answer 1

There does not seem to be any link between MMR and autism. No investigation in any country using MMR has found any link.

Answer 2

I read about a study recently that tried to answer the question about MMR and autism. What these researchers are thinking is, we humans have these neat protective coverings over our nerves and brain stuff, to keep harmful stuff from screwing them up. It doesn't fully develop until 6-9 months of age. With autistic kids, the protective coverings seem to not develop until 6-9 YEARS of age. So, if their theory is accurate, then the preservatives and crud in vaccines probably is causing autism. But, so could anything else in the child's home, the air, the water... there's a huge list of things in modern society that can do equal harm. Which could be why some kids are autistic and others aren't, in both vaccinated and unvaccinated groups. The real question, if they're right, is what is causing more and more kids to be vulnerable to this kind of damage?

I don't know if they are right, but it was a really interesting theory... and it sure makes a lot more sense than pointing fingers at the MMR. I'm completely opposed to vaccines, and both my kids are autistic, but there's enough evidence to suggest that the MMR, or any vaccine, is not the primary cause. Will post the source links if I ever locate them. I have a LOT of autism links in my bookmarks, it can be hard to find what I'm looking for.

Answer 3

why do the majority of children seem to be boys that are affected by autism? What about this new evidence from America last week in the Independent. Will schools accept children who have not had MMR?

Answer 4

I think it's ridiculous that so many parents are boycotting MMR vaccines when only one person suggested there was a link, with flawed research, and no-one has been able to back it up. Remember these are serious illnesses in small children, and there will always be a small percentage of people who despite being vaccinated will still not be protected due to differences in their immune system. In order to avoid such people becoming ill or even dying, a very high percentage need to have the vaccine - this is called herd immunity. Perhaps if such children became ill, their families should sue parents of classmates that didn't have the vaccine, and they would be rightly penalised for jeopardising other's health due to their ignorant hysterical reaction to this scaremongering.

Answer 5

I believe that the mmr jab affects suseptible children my middle child (a girl) has asd (autistic spetrum disorder) it is a really hard condition to live with and i really feel for those whose kids are more sertverley affected than mine.

The government should give parents the option of a single or combined vaccines

I personnally believe tony blairs kid had the single vaccines

Answer 6

From what I understand though there was never enough proof to suggest the jab caused autism. What people tend to forget is that lots of symptoms of autism don't always become apparent until the child is older,at around 15 months when kids have the jab. I gave both my kids the jab despite having an autistic uncle and not know ing my mother's family's background. people forget that measles CAN and DOES kill!

Answer 7

Yes,why change to something when there was nothing wrong with the seperate jabs, and coz THEY wanted the MMR to go ahead THEY can't see the link. Should have been tested properly BEFORE forcing our kids to have it. If you were a bloody paki,you could say it's against your religion and they'd accept that so why can't we decide what we want for our kids

Answer 8

They "poo poo" it because there is absolutely no evidence to suggest a link with autism.

Answer 9

how are you take my mail [e-mail]