I have read that certain children's immunizations are "multi-packed" in one syringe. The preservative used is mercury based and can cause autism. My grandchild is due for her DPT, and I am very concerned. Any thoughts or advice?
2007-03-02 07:24:57 · 12 answers · asked by kathy s 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Most of the answerers are correct. There is this false hysteria about autism and vaccines that seems to be cranking up again. You'll be able to find plenty of published peer reviewed studies that have found no corelation between the two. Go to pubmed.com and type in thimerosal. Tons of studies. Not one shows a link except by the Giers'. It was later discredited not too long ago, though as it was learned they were unethically manipulating data to get their desired result. They were also getting paid to push Lupron as a treatment for autism which they insisted was mercury poisioning.
Get the kid vaccinated.
2007-03-02 16:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by chikkenbone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is, obviously, a lot of debate on the vaccine/autism issue. It is not completely true that Thimerosol has been removed but you can purchase certified Thimerosol free DPT vaccine. Also, it was the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine that has been the suspected culprit, not DPT. Not sure if you can get a certified MMR vaccine. Also, Autistic Specturm Disorders(ASD) run in families. If you or your spouse don't have anyone in the line with ASD, then you're pretty safe.
2007-03-02 07:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by Hippocok 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is not one shred of scientific evidence that suggests any connection between autism and vaccines. Vaccines don't cause autism. There isn't even a correlation.
And mercury hasn't been used in vaccines in 30 years.
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2016-09-30 02:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by fogleman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mercury (or Thimerisol) has been removed from all routine vaccines with the exception of the flu shot. Vaccinate her.
2007-03-02 07:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by Liberty Belle 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was concerned with this and did research. Most shots no longer contain mercury. I know for sure the line by Johnson and Johnson does not. Don't worry yourself. The shots are safe and essential.
2007-03-02 07:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by the beet 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Autism is genetic. Can't turn it on or off with any drugs or substances. Check your source on mercury having that effect.
2007-03-02 07:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by All hat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
we have all had these shots.
ASK DR.
but I doubt your grandchild has been "singled out"
she could have an allergic reaction. that is more likely
it has been proven more rare than the disease. it is your grandchild benefit to have the shots!
2007-03-02 07:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a website that provides information on autism. May b you can find out more about your query. http://www.arcwa.com/
2007-03-04 01:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
immunizations don't cause autism, autism is a mental disease that the child is born with
2007-03-02 07:27:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋