MMR Vaccination

I have a nephew with autism so believe me, I've researched and fretted through the decision of all vaccinations...in the end, I've kept to all the vaccination schedules as suggested and all my daughters are great. This decision might not be for everyone...with the questions out there about what can cause autism and being still so in the dark about what causes it, I took all the possibilities together as sort of a recipe for what can cause it...we did not fit many of the possibilities (family history...migraines, mental issues such as manic depression, etc.) so it didn't make sense not to go through with it.

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I hope I will not offend you when I say to please vaccinate your kids. I know this is a personal decision, but I have both a father who is a doctor and a very close friend who is a nurse, and both have told me that there is a startlingly large amount of people who are choosing not to vaccinate in recent years, which is a dangerous thing...it only takes a small percentage of the population to be unvaccinated for the return of awful diseases. When making your decision, keep in mind that an extensive study was just released that shows NO LINK between the MMR and autism. I know the fear of autism has led to a lot of scared parents, but the fact is, no one knows what causes it. I even read something recently that was trying to link television watching to autism in children. Both my kids were vaccinated according to the traditional schedule (and they both watch the TV) and they are fine. Good luck with your decision.

Many speak against vaccinations but these shot were developed because people were dying from these diseses. I talked to a lady that contracted a childhood illness and it killed her little brother. She lives with that guilt because of something she could not control. I have six kids that turned out normal with all there shots and I do realize there are risks in having the shots because every human is different and reacts to shots in different ways. I also know that these shot were developed to safe guard the population and our child from death or diablities.
You need to do what you think is best for your child. If you have a family history of allergies and reactions, I would put off the shots but would make sure they have them for there health and those around them.
Catyh B

My husband passed out when he received his MMR as a baby. He had a brother who was born perfectly healthy and then died after receiving his MMR. My husband has lost half his intestines to Crohn's Disease and has been through more than 20 major surgeries. We have decided not to vaccinate our boys. I did some research and also prayed to make this decision.

On that note, there are a lot of books out there, one that I read is "Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective" by Neil Z. Miller

I think he gets a little upset in his book by what he finds in his research, but he gets his point across. Another that I found on Amazon is "The Immunization Resource Guide : Where to Find Answers to All Your Questions about Childhood Vaccinations" by Diane Rozario, and Midwest Book Review says:

"Now in a completely updated and expanded fourth edition, Diane Rozario's The Immunization Resource Guide: Where To Find Answers To All Your Questions About Childhood Vaccinations continues to be a complete, single volume reference for parents concerned with providing their children with appropriate medical services. Included are reviews of more than ninety books covering virtually all aspects of childhood immunizations; detailed listings of more than 130 vaccine and health organizations, periodicals, and publishers; coverage of such issues as vaccines and the immune system; international travel; a history of vaccination; how to report vaccine injuries; the DPT vaccine; obtaining legal exemptions; new generation vaccines; and vaccine adverse reactions. The The Immunization Resource Guide is superbly written, outstandingly presented, "parent friendly" compendium of information and resources, and a very highly recommended addition to any family, health clinic, medical center, or community library parenting and health/medicine reference collection."

I haven't read this one but it sounds very good.

Take your time to decide. You can always go get shots for your child, it is much more difficult to undo the effects as you have found.

Generally the department of health provides waivers for immunizations, the only requirement I have found is that you will be told to keep your child home if there is an outbreak (which any sane parent would do anyways).

I think the hardest part of this for me is the many people I meet who disagree and some are ready to fight me on it (usually family), but I stand my ground because I have taken my time to study it out and come to a certain conclusion in my mind and also to pray about it. Good luck to you.

S.,

Dr. Sears has a new book out about vaccinations. I would suggest reading that and sticking with a delayed and spaced out vaccination schedule. I think we give tiny children way to many chemicals and diseases in their bodies all at the same time. We are waiting until our daughter is two, and then considering doing some one at a time. I think here in the states, with the low incidence of the diseases and the great medical care available, there is little risk for delaying the vaccinations or eliminating some or all of them. This is a tough decision. Good luck with making it.

We're deciding on this for our little one to arrive in a few weeks. I have spent a lot of time researching. We'll probably go ahead and vaccinate. Recently I was up late with a sick little one that needed tending, and I came across on article, probably on Webmd that mentioned a study in the preliminary stages being done in CA, I think UC Davis, but I'm not sure. It said that it's still too early to tell results, but the research done so far seems to show more of a link between the pregnant mom using artificial sweeteners than the immunizations causing autism. The only thing for sure so far is that it is an environmental factor. The reason shots have been blamed is that symptoms of regressive autism begin to show at 15 to 18 months, the time frame most kids get the MMR. There are studies that show regressive autism is over diagnosed as often parents and doctors don't recognized it until then. I have a friend for whom that was the case. When the second autistic child came along, they got a diagnosis at something like 4 months. Turns out, both kids have the same type of autism, which means that the first just was missed. Sorry to be so long winded. Hope maybe this helps. You might also check some of the other questions. There have been some other books recommended on the subject.

I am terrified of the MMR vaccination. I have researched and researched it over and over again and part of me knows there is not connection to autism, but I have really close friends who swear that within 24 hours of the MMR their child had symptoms of autism. My pediatrician says that in most of those cases they look at video from the child's first birthday and you can see the signs starting to develop from there. But I am still postponing the vaccine until my daughter is at least 3 or maybe indefinitely.

There is no support that shows anything bad happens with the vaccinations.Everyone I know that has done vaccinations on time there child is fine. Now they have the chicken pox vaccinations which I think is great. I had a friend in school who didn't have the vaccinations and she ended up with severe chicken pox 4 times. The 3rd time ended up in her lungs and disabled her. I am for the vaccinations, but that is something you need to go by what your heart tells you.

I am a parent who has chosen to do them, I think the benefits far out way any possible down side there might be. All 7 of mine have had their shots, I know that some believe there is a possibility of autism, cause the child appeared to be "normal" before the shots, and then after they had Autism, but I think there is more to it then a shot. I believe that the child was already predispositioned for autism, I believe that today Dr's have more knowledge about autism so they are able to make a diagnosis earlier, and more accurately, whereas 20 years ago they just labeled them as slow or retarded. I see no problem with a delayed schedule but feel it is very important to protect our children any way we can, and vaccinations are one part of our protecting them, especially today where we are seeing higher increases in these preventable disease. It's a risk I am not willing to take.

Here is a sight on vaccinations....

http://www.vaccineplace.com/?fa=explore

Hope you figure it out!

I would not do it at all. Research the diseases that the MMR shot is supposed to prevent and their mortality rate. Also research how many people get the vaccination and still end up with one of the illnesses. Personally, I am not vaccinating and I have realized that many people on this board are medically minded and are devoted to Western medicine. I am not to criticize, but I think you need to do a lot of research before you decide who will influence your decision as to vaccinate or not. Autism is not the only possible link to vaccinations. Allergies, Asthma, Immune Disorders, and a whole lot more have all been linked to the increase in vaccinations. The amount of vaccinations recommended for little ones has multiplied and since the 1980's children are getting at least 3 times more vaccinations. I have a list of resources I would be happy to share with you if you would like them. Just message me. Also do not let people scare you, some of the diseases which vaccinations are recommended for are deadly, BUT a majority are just uncomfortable and inconvenient to deal with. Personally I will take the temporary inconvenience over the long term affects. Also in doing research look at who sponsored the research. There is a lot of stuff out there that is paid for by the drug companies and medical doctors. Look for research by neutrals and see what you come up with.