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Immunizations & Autism
September 3, 2007
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Autism is a disorder that’s on the rise in the United States.
Pediatrician Eric Jones explains that the cause isn’t clear and there is no cure.
So no wonder parents worry about their child being diagnosed with autism, especially
when some research has linked this disorder to required school vaccines. “People
are worried about the measles vaccine, it is called the MMR. The problem with the
MMR is that most kids will get it between 12 – 18 months, which is also when most
kids will display the signs of autism.”
Autism affects the brain - causing social and developmental problems. Some believed
the these problems were caused by a once-common ingredient that was found in the
measles shot. “There was a thought that the mercury was causing autism in the vaccines
and as soon as that happened they took the mercury out of the vaccines, there is
the same amount of mercury in a can of tuna as in the vaccine” says Dr. Jones.
Dr. Jones also says that The Center For Disease Control along with other health
officials have reviewed the autism-vaccine connection and found that – “the weight
of currently available scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that
vaccines cause autism. Scientific evidence has not shown the link between the measles
vaccine and autism.”
Whichever school of thought you prescribe to, about vaccinations, it’s best to address
any questions or concerns with your pediatrician.
Required vaccines for your children can change slightly every year especially if
your child is graduating to the next grade level.
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