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Post by sandi on Apr 7, 2008 7:28:48 GMT -5
Ok.. so I have read so much on vaccines and autism. What are your views on getting vaccines the way they are given. I would always vaccinate Cassie but, should I really be giving her all the shots they prescribe in the doses given. Should I spread them out more, or what do you all think about this. MMR is the next shot for her. Some say to spread it out. From what I am gathering, the measels shot is kinda linked to autism.. I think. Its found in the intestines and brain... something like that anyway. I am sure you will all do some research now, and maybe help me out with all of this. Of course the government says there is no link to vaccines and autism. Do they ever tell us what we want to know? I dont think so anyway. I love the site, ask dr sears. I have been reading up on vaccines and autism. Thanks for all your advice ahead of time.  |
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Post by wrblack on Apr 7, 2008 10:04:03 GMT -5
OK.
1. I believe getting the vaccines is safer than not getting the vaccines. Of course, you can talk to your pediatrician about what shots when.
2. I believe there is a correlation between Down syndrome and autism.
3. I do not believe that vaccines cause autism. Besides, "Thimerosal has been removed from or reduced to trace amounts in all vaccines routinely recommended for children 6 years of age and younger, with the exception of inactivated influenza vaccine."
JMHO, actually 3 of my humble opinions, Bob
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Apr 7, 2008 10:06:38 GMT -5
I bumped up another thread from not to long ago for you to read too |
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Post by Kristin on Apr 7, 2008 20:21:47 GMT -5
I agree with Bob. Vaccines don't cause autism. I think one of the connections between autism and DS is formation of neurons and neural pathways. (Sorry to sound technical...can you tell I teach biology?) Neurons form different in brains of children with DS. They are actually thicker, and fewer which is probably the main cause for the slower processing (thickness) and more difficulties with abstract thinking (fewer connections and pathways between neurons). It's looking like autism may also be caused or shaped by an immune reaction by the mother's immune system during brain formation in the fetus. (For more information on this latest autism study see UC Davis's M.I.N.D. Institute.) www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/newsroom/releases/ |
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Post by cindylou on Apr 8, 2008 9:56:36 GMT -5
Sandi-
I'll go on record here: My kids are 14, 12 and 4. They have had no vaccines. I feel there is a connection with the vaccinations and autism--it is one thing that most all kids in the US have in common and our autism rates are certainly growing daily. I have read many things--none of them are completely conclusive. I decided to wait till my kids were 5 to start vaccines--that way I would know if there was any autism happening and wouldn't be able to attribute it to the vaccine. Kaylee was my first child and she has ds, so I wanted to see how she developed the first 5 years and then go from there. We have yet to get any--though I'm not opposed terribly to them if they are spread out--and only given one type of shot at a time.
My sister has 8 kids. None of them have been vaccinated either. My 14 and 12 year old got the chicken pox naturally when they were 6 and 4.
You have to figure out what you can live with and do that. Whatever is right for you is what you should do. My kids were fully involved in Early Intervention-church and public life as infants and toddlers. They were completely exposed to all the germs and virus out there.
Cindy
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Post by sandi on Apr 9, 2008 21:16:48 GMT -5
I am definately taking in everything everyone is telling me, and talking about. Thanks to everyone for expressing their feelings on this and their knowledge
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Post by AnnieC on Apr 12, 2008 21:53:38 GMT -5
I don't believe vaccinations cause autism either. Raven does have autism & her signs were there before she was vaccinated.
I believe the autism rates are rising due to the spectrum broadening. The Autism "umbrella" encompasses many disorders including ADHD, Aspergers, pervasive developmental disorders, etc. Right now, that's where the funding is going, so naturally there are more dx's for it. That is just my opinion.
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Post by Ericsmomma on Apr 12, 2008 22:46:03 GMT -5
I'm not opposed to vaccines, just want to make sure I'm not overloading my kid's immune system. I think they should look at revising the vaccine schedule. And since Eric was a premie,
I find that very important.
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Post by sandi on Apr 26, 2008 12:59:01 GMT -5
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Post by Ericsmomma on Apr 28, 2008 20:12:13 GMT -5
sandi,
Thank you for such good information....
very interesting article.
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Post by logansmom on Apr 28, 2008 21:08:34 GMT -5
Both Logan and Carson get all of their vaccines, but we've spread Logan's out a bit. For example, he was due for 4 vaccines in March. He only got 2 and I asked the dr. for his recommendation about which 2 to give first. He'll get the other 2 in July. He'll be "on schedule" for the start of Kindergarten in August, and we feel better spreading them out a bit rather than overloading his system with everything at once.
Generally speaking, we've done this with most of his vaccines. Our dr. is very supportive, as long as we take Logan in regularly and stay within a few months (give or take) of the suggested schedule.
Kim
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