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LuvMyBoys
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Question about MMR shots & Autism
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I am a new Mom and just now learning about the vaccines needed.
As we have all heard before many parents feel that the MMR shot might be linked to autism, so I have asked around and a lot of parents are holding of giving their child this Vaccine until after they are two. I too am extremely scared to do anything that may even have a tiny chance of hurting my baby, so my question is this.
Why is it safe to give the shot after they are two, if it does cause autism, why would it not cause it after the age of two, what changes after the age of two?? I’m confused.
Also if I ever do give my son this vaccine, I heard its better to separate them , instead of all in one day, why is that??
And one last question, why do babies need this vaccine, am I wrong but aren’t the Measles, Mumps & Rubella not at all life threatening??? Isn’t the risk of the vaccine greater than the benefit??
Please correct me if any of my info hear is wrong.
TIA
Message edited 9/19/2007 10:34:18 AM.
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
There are a bunch of threads on this from yesterday - you might want to take a look at some of them - they might be able to help you with your questions.
Sorry - I don't have any advice for you though - 
Good Luck!
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| Posted 9/19/07 10:37 AM |
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casey31
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
I think they feel it is better to wait until baby is older so that their systems can "handle" the vaccines better and process them better? 
I think that is the same idea about separating them- so its not as much of an "overload" at once. Not sure though, but I think that is the reasoning behind this.
About not getting it at all- very controversial. Some argue that if all moms stopped giving vaccines then the diseases would come back- these diseases were very serious at one time- children have died of them in the past. also, I think you have to prove that it is against your beliefs or your child won't be able to go to school without the vaccines- not sure about that but I think so. So, its controversial.
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| Posted 9/19/07 10:41 AM |
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
I would def do a search on here. We have been posting about this like mad.
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| Posted 9/19/07 10:48 AM |
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
From WebMD
Getting your child vaccinated is important, because measles can sometimes cause serious problems such as pneumonia. And in rare cases, it can even cause seizures or meningitis.
World Health Organization
Measles remains a leading cause of death among young children, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine for the past 40 years. An estimated 345 000 people, the majority of them children, died from measles in 2005 (the latest year for which figures are available).
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known. Almost all non-immune children contract measles if exposed to the virus. Measles is an acute viral illness caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family. As a respiratory disease, measles virus normally grows in the cells that line the back of the throat and in the cells that line the lungs. Measles is a human disease with no known animal reservoir.
What is rubella?
Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is an important cause of severe birth defects. When a woman is infected with the rubella virus early in pregnancy, she has a 90% chance of passing the virus on to her fetus. This can cause the death of the fetus, or it may cause CRS. Even though it is a mild childhood illness CRS causes many birth defects. Deafness is the most common, but CRS can also cause defects in the eyes, heart, and brain. It is estimated that there are 700 000 deaths due to CRS each year.
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| Posted 9/19/07 10:51 AM |
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LuvMyBoys
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
Posted by GoldenRod
From WebMD
Getting your child vaccinated is important, because measles can sometimes cause serious problems such as pneumonia. And in rare cases, it can even cause seizures or meningitis.
World Health Organization
Measles remains a leading cause of death among young children, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine for the past 40 years. An estimated 345 000 people, the majority of them children, died from measles in 2005 (the latest year for which figures are available).
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known. Almost all non-immune children contract measles if exposed to the virus. Measles is an acute viral illness caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family. As a respiratory disease, measles virus normally grows in the cells that line the back of the throat and in the cells that line the lungs. Measles is a human disease with no known animal reservoir.
What is rubella?
Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is an important cause of severe birth defects. When a woman is infected with the rubella virus early in pregnancy, she has a 90% chance of passing the virus on to her fetus. This can cause the death of the fetus, or it may cause CRS. Even though it is a mild childhood illness CRS causes many birth defects. Deafness is the most common, but CRS can also cause defects in the eyes, heart, and brain. It is estimated that there are 700 000 deaths due to CRS each year.
Thanks alot, I did not know how serieus these diseases are.
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| Posted 9/19/07 11:08 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
Its not that its safer after Age 2, its that usually Autism shows it's signs before that mark.....
Also There has been many studies that a 12 month old ( when the MMR is to be given) does not seroconvert ( That means their bodies dont yet have the ability to produce the antibodies needed to fight an infection and MMR is a LIVE virus. )
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| Posted 9/19/07 11:23 AM |
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kristen92450
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Re: Question about MMR shots & Autism
I wonder why the doctors still continue to give the MMr vaccine at 12months and not wait until the kids are alittle older.
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| Posted 9/19/07 10:55 PM |
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