2006-06-19 14:29:35 · 10 answers · asked by karen b 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
http://www.daylon.com/autism/
there's a paper I wrote on the topic. It may or may not answer your question.
2006-06-24 12:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by nolyad69 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My sister's son is 13 and autistic. She reads all she can on Autism. There is some evidence of a correlation between vaccines and autism but nothing definitive. I you have an autistic child you should speak with your pediatrician and look for support, on line and locally. If you are pregnant or a new mother and are contemplating not getting the vaccines, you have to realize that your child will not be protected from basic diseases and will not be allowed to go to school. Most experts agree that the benefits of vaccines far out weigh any consequences.
2006-06-19 21:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There has been extensive research that proves that it doesn't. Also, Mercury has been removed from vaccines for several years and we are still diagnosing children, given vaccines without Mercury, as having autism. The current research is inconclusive, but scientists believe that autism is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors.
2006-06-21 15:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by gk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
given that i had an MMR, and i'm fine, and my second cousin didn't and is autistic, id say no. yes, there is a statistical correlation between MMRs and autism, but there is also a similar statistical correlation between taking tylenol and autism. and no one is suggesting pulling tylenol from the market. i think pople are grasping at straws to explain why there is a increase in autism, when in reality, it is probably nothing more than the fact that we have discovered that there are degrees of autism, and are diagnosing more children, children who would not have fallen into the old diagnostic definition of autism.
2006-06-19 21:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by janushyde01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good deal of research within the past ten years has concluded that the mercury preservative used for several vaccines is not related to autism.
2006-06-19 21:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by John R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Six kids all upto date on there vaccines and all healthy. Autism is unfortunate but I do not think it has anything to do with MMR.
2006-06-19 21:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by ebonybutterfly4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not think that it does, as the majority of research shows no link, but the definite cause or causes of Autism are not known. If you are concerned about this, please still vaccinate your children (as it will protect them from diseases), but ask your doctor about spacing out the vaccinations. I have heard of people doing this, but check with your doctor for recommendations about the safety of this. I am not a medical professional, so please check with your doctor before making a decision.
2006-06-20 23:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by special-education-teacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autism is caused by having two people who are really in love with each other wanting to have a child. Only people who are truly in love can have an autistic child.
2006-06-19 21:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by god1oak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I'm reluctant to allow my kid to have shots with Thimerisol(sp?)/mercury.
2006-06-19 21:34:08 · answer #9 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-19 21:32:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋