I do find it disturbing, as Echo mentioned, that there is not more research conducted, in order for parents to know who these children are that are "susceptible" to vaccinations. It would provide the public great comfort, and save much heartache, if we knew that some ingredients in the vaccines were causing developmental delays, and not the vaccines themselves. Wouldn't that be an "easy fix" to change the formula of vaccines so they are even safer?!
My previous post mentioned the benefits of vaccines (that they are for the community and not necessarily for the individual), and want to re-iterate that I was speaking primarily from my experience in working at a University, with 18-22 year olds. I have vaccinated my 17 month old toddler according to the CDC Schedule, but not without hesitation.
I agree with Echo: until more research can be done on the link or association between vaccinations (or rather, an ingredient/additive in the vaccination concoction) and autism or other negative health consequences...there needs to be more attention placed on CHANGING THE SCHEDULE of vaccines. We just need more information, so we can make informed decisions. For example: what are the chances/odds of our child becoming sick with measles, mumps or rubella if we postpone the MMR shot until they are 6 years old? What are the chances/odds of them developing autism or other developmental delay if they receive the MMR shot before they reach their 1st birthday? Give us the information, and we (the parents) can take it from there (with our pediatricians' recommendations as well).
There are many "pros" to providing children with protection via immunization at an early age. Why don't we know the "cons" and the potential hazards, too? It seems so simple to me: change the formula or change the schedule (timeline) of vaccinations. Everyone wins. Give us more information as to the diseases that are being vaccinated against vs. autism rates. Are there any characteristics or similarities in children developing autism immediately after receiving a bout of vaccines?
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I do find it disturbing, as Echo mentioned, that there is not more research conducted, in order for parents to know who these children are that are "susceptible" to vaccinations. It would provide the public great comfort, and save much heartache, if we knew that some ingredients in the vaccines were causing developmental delays, and not the vaccines themselves. Wouldn't that be an "easy fix" to change the formula of vaccines so they are even safer?!
My previous post mentioned the benefits of vaccines (that they are for the community and not necessarily for the individual), and want to re-iterate that I was speaking primarily from my experience in working at a University, with 18-22 year olds. I have vaccinated my 17 month old toddler according to the CDC Schedule, but not without hesitation.
I agree with Echo: until more research can be done on the link or association between vaccinations (or rather, an ingredient/additive in the vaccination concoction) and autism or other negative health consequences...there needs to be more attention placed on CHANGING THE SCHEDULE of vaccines. We just need more information, so we can make informed decisions. For example: what are the chances/odds of our child becoming sick with measles, mumps or rubella if we postpone the MMR shot until they are 6 years old? What are the chances/odds of them developing autism or other developmental delay if they receive the MMR shot before they reach their 1st birthday? Give us the information, and we (the parents) can take it from there (with our pediatricians' recommendations as well).
There are many "pros" to providing children with protection via immunization at an early age. Why don't we know the "cons" and the potential hazards, too? It seems so simple to me: change the formula or change the schedule (timeline) of vaccinations. Everyone wins. Give us more information as to the diseases that are being vaccinated against vs. autism rates. Are there any characteristics or similarities in children developing autism immediately after receiving a bout of vaccines?
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