It is fast approaching my son's first birthday which means he will be getting his 1 year vaccine - MMR. I have heard from too many sources recently that this vaccine has been linked to autism. Is there any truth to this? Does you have any websites that I can research this information from? Only serious answers please.
2006-10-20 02:45:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Check your facts everyone.
Vaccinations still contain Thimerosal. There has been no mandate to get rid of shelved vaccinations, flu shots, etc. that contained Thimerosal and its variants.
Although many pharmaceutical comanies are producing the MMR vaccine without Thimerosal, there are also a whole list (of about 30) variants that are being produced to preserve the life of the vacine.
Ask you doctor to make sure that he/she oders any vaccination/flu shot, etc. without any preservative. Do not trust that when you get a shot that it is preservative free. Check the vial and read the ingrediants.
2006-10-20 06:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by rc9560 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is only a possiblity in about 20% of the cases. There was a study using home old videos taken at first & 2nd birthday parties. About 20% of the autistic kids developed normally the first year & regressed by the 2nd birthday. So it is not impossible that those 20% "got" their autism from the vaccinations. But I think it is unlikely that all of that 20% would have the same cause.
Genetics is the largest factor in autism but it is obviously not the only factor or you would NEVER have cases where one identical twin is autistic & the other is not. It would be uncommon, though, (20%) for there to be identical twins with one autistic & the other not.
I would delay the MMR vaccine until 15 to 18 months, or later & make sure the vaccine has not thimerisol.
RC - the shelved vaccinations containing thimerisol expired in 2003!
2006-10-21 17:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there were many research studies on the effect of MMR vaccine on children between 12 and 15 months and autism but the link could not be established. Anyway the new MMR vaccine has no mercury in it like the previous vaccine.
Also it is better to have your child take this vaccine cos if he catches Measles or Mumps or Rubeolla then the effect on him would be worse than Autism
2006-10-20 09:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Very true.
In fact all vaccines have been liked with various medical problems.
Do NOT get vaccinated.
A vaccinated person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into your body.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.
The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html
If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at
http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm
You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.
If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html
2006-10-23 01:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies have shown that the MMR vaccine does not cause autism. That rumor started because autism usually shows up about the same time that children get the shot. I have three children that all turned out fine after the got the shot. Don't worry about it. If you are really concerned talk to your childs pediatrician. Good luck!
2006-10-20 09:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Laura 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
we will nto be getting our daughter vaccinated till she is at least 5 years old and will only be giving certain shots
I have done alot of research on the subject as two children in my family had reactions to there shots (one of which is autism, and was confirmed by a pediatrition that is was associated with the MMR shot)
http://www.momvaccines.org
http://www.marytocco.com
http://www.thinktwice.com
http://www.taap.info
http://www.autism.com/ari
http://www.bhare.org
http://www.jabs.org.co.uk
http://www.asthmazone.com
feel free to contact me with questions
2006-10-20 10:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too was concerned about this and discussed it seriously with my doctor. He said there was no scientific proof to relate the two, and it was only linked because around the age of one and onwards was when the signs of autism become more obvious. My 3 children have now had the MMR without any problems. Discuss it with your doctor or immunisation nurse to ease your mind.
2006-10-20 10:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son is autistic but he was showing signs of abnormality long before he had the MMR. It's all media hype and there's no truth in it. It's far more likely that autism is inheritated in the genes, as my ex was mildly on the autisic spectrum. Please vaccinate your child - your son can die of measles and that's more worth worrying about.
2006-10-22 16:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think it was stated before but no it is not. One year is about where autism is diagnose because you can see the development delays better. Go ahead and get him vaccinated
2006-10-20 11:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by Big Daddy R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have two grown children who had their MMR and they are fine. Your son will be too. We mothers do worry so much..You can talk to the pediatrician I am sure they will soothe your fears.
2006-10-20 09:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by flip103158 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋