Autism and Shots

I completely agree with Gwen C. This is really something that you need to do the research on. Research what the diseases are and how they could be treated if your child would get it. Like Gwen said, even if you do vaccinate, that does not mean that your child can't get the disease. Vaccinations are not 100%. Most wear off over time. And sometimes they don't work at all.

AND there are other risks besides Autism. Both of my boys are fully vaccinated. I honestly didn't know that I had the option to NOT vaccinate them. Now I know better. All you have to do is sign a waiver.

My oldest, Benjamin, got shingles from the chicken pox vaccine. It was absolutely horrible. He was in excruciating pain. He screamed all night long from migraines that he got. I would have much rather he had the chicken pox than shingles.

I know several people in the last couple of years that have gotten whooping cough. They were vaccinated and got it anyway.

I honestly don't know for sure what I would do if I had more kids. I highly doubt that I would fully vaccinate them.

Good luck to you!

I have also become more concerned about autism and just the long term helath of my children. I only recently have heard more about autism. With my son now 3 (who is not autistic) I hadn't heard anything about a shot being a possible cause. But now since my daughter is almost 18 months and will be recieving the 18 month shot I am concerned. I have read many stories of kids reaching every development mark until after they recieve the 15 or 18 month shot.

But as you know there is no proof that the shot is what causes it. I have heard that you can ask your doctor to spread out the three shots. Which is what I have been debating about. Especially since schools require children to have all of their shots. It makes this issue a difficult one.

I also recently read somewhere that 90% of autistic children are A bloodtype. Which alarmed me b/c I am type A so my daughter could as well. Although I have a son that is now 3 and has no mental health issues it is still something to worry about.

If you are concerned about your childs health and well being with autism perhaps you should also consider raising your child on organic food, chemical free toiletries and safe household cleaning products. B/c there are only theories on autism in my eyes it is better to be safe than sorry. And why should we be eating foods with pesticedes in it anyway (a known carcinogen), and toiletries with chemicals that our body can't process such as propolyn glycol (the main active ingredient in antifreeze that is known to cause death). Hope I helped in some way.

Good luck and hope you make the right choice for you and your child. :)

Read up on all shot info, but it is important to immunize.
If you have read her book she is not against the shots, she is trying to make parents informed. Autism, I beleive has not increased, but we are just learning more about it and that is why it has gathered so much attention. Not to mention when a celebrity brings it to the public eye. Do your own research. Don't just choose a side. Each side will have strong opinions. YOur the one who has to do what is right for your children.

Your son does not need to get the Hep vaccination until he is much older...they try to give it to newborns right after they are born...when it is time for his MMR vaccinations...you can special order them and have each one given seperately rather than in one dose...measles, mumps and rubella...it is too much on their system to give at once...main thing to remember is to make sure the vaccinations do not contain any mercury...
good luck...

mommy of a 4 month old

D.,

Hi! I can answer this one from experience. I have 4 children, 2 boys, 2 girls. My younger son and older daughter (children #3 & 4) both were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, which is High Functioning Autism. No one seems to know what causes it, could be vaccines, could be environmental, could be genetic. No one knows.

My opinion on this one is I would rather have a child with Autism than a child that dies or ends up severly handicapped because He/she got a disease I could have pretected him from.

Anyway, that's my opinion. Your chances are good that he won't have autism. But Autism is a very broad spectrum. Some children, like mine almost are 100% "normal" but with a few differences. The thing is, this is a decision only you can make. It's a tough one I know. But if I had it to do all over again, I would still get them their shots.

I hope this helps!

L. Cusick

If you don't immunize your child, your not only putting them at risk but everyone else your child comes in contact with. Autism is something i feel, that the child is born with. it is unfortunate that it happens, and they are doing great things in research to learn more about it and make it more manageable. I know there are people who differ in opinions about getting their kids immunized, but i think that people who dont get their children immunized are selfish and they are hurting more people than just their child. have a real sit down with your doctor and talk to her about everything you are concerned with. have a great day!!!