Anyone nervous about MMR shot?

Question

My 16 month old son is due for measles mumps & rubella shot. Iv'e heard alot lately about it causing autism! I am freaked out! Anyone else w/ concerns? Thanks

Answer 1

Hello.You need to make an informed choice so start looking on Google search for an answer to this.The Amish community do not have their babies inoculated at all against anything.

Answer 2

From my experience in extensive classes on microbiology, pediatric med/surg nursing, and general nursing, I have been taught that the risk of developing autism as a result of a vaccine is not scientifically proven. However, the risk of contracting measles, mumps, or rubella from NOT getting the vaccine is definite. I understand that this is a very scary decision to make as a mother, because anything that might put your child in danger seems like a bad idea. But not vaccinating children puts them, and those they will encounter in their life, at a huge risk. This is a quote from the national institute of child health and human development on the issue. I hope this helps you make a decision.

"Some parents and families of children with autism believe that the Measles/Mumps/ Rubella (MMR) vaccine caused their children’s autism.These parents report that their children were “normal” until they received the MMR vaccine.Then, after getting the vaccine, their children started showing symptoms of autism.Because the symptoms of autism begin to occur around the same time as the child’s MMR vaccination, parents and families see the vaccine as the cause of the autism.However, just because the events happen around the same time does not mean that one caused the other.Although children receive many other vaccines in addition to the MMR vaccine, these other vaccines have not been identified as possible causes of autism.

These parents’ beliefs and observations were reinforced by a small study of bowel disease and autism, published by Wakefield and his colleagues in 1998 (Wakefield et al 1998).The study’s authors suggested that there was a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.This study did not include scientific testing to find out if there was a link.The authors relied on the reports of parents and families of the 12 children with autism involved in the study to make their suggestion.  The study did not provide scientific proof that there was any link.

Since this study was published in 1998, a number of other studies have also been published that suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism (Singh et al 1998; Horvath et al 1999; O’Leary et al 2000; Wakefield et al 2000; Kawashima et al 2000), but none of these provide scientific proof of such a link.  

To date there is no definite, scientific proof that any vaccine or combination of vaccines can cause autism.It’s important to know that vaccines actually help the immune system to defend the body."

Answer 3

When you are doing a search on th internet, you need to be aware of the sources of the information.  You need to make a chose based on evidence based testing.  Most of the information you read on the internet is opinion... not fact... and it is often biased information.  Be sure that you trust the sources.

Millions and millions of children are vaccinated each day, and of those millions how many get autism?  There are other theories on autismas well... including genetics.  There is currently a mumps outbreak in the area where I live, and children without this vaccine (and the elderly) are the ones getting it.

My daughter had a mild reaction to the MMR vaccine.  About 10 days later she had a measles-like rash all over her body.  I took her to the doctor and they said that was a great sign.  It meant that her body had accepted the vaccine and was woring to produce immunity to it.  A couple of days later, the rash was gone.  My daughter wasn't bothered by it at all (no itching or anything).

Answer 4

its ok to say no to vaccines......

www.thinktwice.com

Answer 5

I choose not to vaccinate at all, but the autism theory is the last of my concerns.

Some of my concerns about the MMR:

- like all vaccinations, it is not tested for carcinogenic or mutagenic effects, or effects on fertility.

- it contains questionable ingredients, such as neomycin (antibiotic) and sorbitol(a sugar alcohol linked to IBS)

- it is a live virus vaccination

- it has been linked to a slew of problems such as chronic arthritis, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, residual seizure disorders, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and sterility(to name only a few).

Measles and mumps were once common childhood disease that, in a healthy immune system, is not a danger. Rubella is most often asymptomatic and confers lifelong immunity when contracted, unlike the vaccination.

In my opinion the vaccination is riskier than the diseases, even when not taking the possible link to autism into account.

Answer 6

I to am nervous and for the same reasons.  It isn't necessary for them to have the shot at that age, it can be delayed.  Which is what I am going to do.  The medical field is saying that the shot is safe and that the rising coincidence is that people are more aware of the symptoms of autism and that the age is about when one would notice these symptoms anyway.  I disagree and feel that if that is indeed the case then waiting a few extra months or even a year wouldn't do any harm.  

Answer 7

i am concerned also, they say it's the additive they use when the shots are combined.  there is less chance of autism if you get them in the 3 separate shots.

Answer 8

OMG I know it's scary, becuase the people that are against vaccines really use that a lot to freak people out. I know SO many people with kids, and all kids have to be vaccinated to attend school. My son is 2 and has also been vaccinated. Out of ALL the people I know, no one has gotten autism. They have absolutely NO medical evidence whatsoever that vaccines cause Autism. NONE. They have NO idea what causes Autism. NONE. Don't beleive the hype, girl! Beleive me, measles, mumps and rubella would be no walk in the park, either. It's all good. Have faith! And as far as people saying that their kids didn't have Autism until the shot, that is simply because the age that you get the MMR vaccine is the same age that babies start to show signs of Autism.