Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 I need some quick suggestions -- our doctor's office called with a cancellation, so I can take my 5 year old son in for his checkup and immunizations this afternoon. Although he hit most of his developmental milestones early, my son showed signs of some differences before he was even 6 months - for instance, being able to crawl, but not being able to sit up unsupported and not making any babbling sounds at all. He never had the sudden regression that so many parents report between 12-24 months. He also never showed any immediate adverse effects from any of his shots. Our doctor's office stopped using vaccinations that contained thimerisol a few years before my son was born. So, I thought in his case, it did not seem as if vaccinations would have been the cause of his autism. However, now I need to update his shots, and I am feeling a little uneasy about it. He is due for updates on MMR, DT, and Polio. We live in an urban area, and we have extended family members who travel quite a bit, so I have always thought it was a good idea to vaccinate. I really haven't heard a lot of information about the impact of immunizations on older children. What decisions have you made for your school-aged children? Thanks! Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hi Dana!! I think the biggest stick comes from the thimeresol exposure--mercury. However there seems to be some research out there that supports damage from the MMR to the gut. MISSY SAHM to some special kids!!! Excuse Me While I Go Raise Tomorrow's Future. Vaccinations > I was just wondering why some of you are so strong in your stance > about vaccines? I have been trying to read both sides of the story > and have a lot more pro than con, where are you getting your anti- > vaccination info from? I always have felt quesy about getting my > kids vaccinated but have never been able to find hard proof againist > it. Is it just the ones containing thimersol you feel contribute to > our kids problems or all in general? Please do not take this post as > critical just curious. > Dana > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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