Autism and MMR vaccine for 2nd Child. - Autism Spectrum Message Board

POLLY2004 · 09-27-2004, 05:02 PM

My son is 5 and dx w/pddnos,my little girl is 13 mo old and needs her mmr shot.I'm having a hard time making my mind up. I dont believe my son was injured by his mmr(was stimming as a baby)

News reports say its safe and I have heard that they have removed all the thermisol from current mmr vacs.

Then again,autism runs in her family very close and do not want to tempt fate.

I dont wanrt my daughter to contract measles mumps or rubella either and its on the rise since vaccines are down HELP ME!!!

Lisa in Indiana · 09-27-2004, 07:26 PM

polly2004,

I can so relate to you! My 3yr daughter is on the spectrum and my 5 yr old daughter had to have a MMR booster just to get into kindergarten this year. I was terrified to immunize her. But, I went ahead and proceeded and she was fine from it. However, I will never get another MMR for my spectrum baby. Forget it, uh-uh, no way jose', nadda, zilch, not gonna happen. In my state, you can sign a waiver and do not HAVE to get their shots. Look into that option as well.
I am almost 99.9% sure she regressed after having her MMR shot, so I don't ever want to take the chance of her regressing even further. Just my 2cents worth, LOL!

2cutekids · 09-28-2004, 06:57 AM

IF I have another one... I really don't think I will give it ANY shots... but most of all the MMR shot is OUT OF THE QUESTION! Do I think it caused my ds's Autims, no not really, but it couldn't have helped!

texasmommy · 09-28-2004, 07:25 AM

My son had all his shots up to the age of 4. Do I think it caused is autism....no, but I do think it may have played a part in it. Just about the time he was due for his next round of shots, my state passed a law giving parents a conscience right regard vaccines. My husband and I debated for a long time and decided no more shots....ever!

Something to consider.....although my state (TX) passed this law, they are not making it very public. The media is still pushing vaccines. I found out about the new law thru an autism support group I attend. Call your state health department and check your rights.

rywilli25 · 09-28-2004, 10:27 AM

hey there. I would not do it if i were you. I have a daughter on the spectrum and an older son who is not on the spectrum. It is time to give him his boosters and i signed a waivor to get them waived. I will not take the chance. 85% of kids that contract measels have been vaccinated. Obviousley it isnt that great of a vaccine. MMR never contained Thimerasal. It is the combination of the three vaccines in one that mess the kiddos up. Also the measels virus stays in our ASD kids. This can really mess them up. My daughter actually never got the MMR . Luckly i wised up before it was time to get it for her. My daughter began arching neck and back at 3 weeks old just one day after receiving her hep b shot. I would check into getting them waived. Just my opinion. Hope everything works out for you.