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Mmr and links to austim

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Michelle38wales · 03/11/2018 12:37

Do you think there’s a link with mmr and austim, I’ve already 3 children with austim so not sure about my baby having it

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Saffkat · 03/11/2018 12:45

There is no link. Apparently though the rise of social media and the misinformation swirling around is causing vaccinations to be on the decline again. Sad

gamerchick · 03/11/2018 12:45

No, mine had autism long before he had any MMR.

Looking back through my dad's side of the family it's pretty obvious that autism is genetic and passed on. My adult kids know that if they have children then they take the chance of having one with ASD.

Dumbledora · 03/11/2018 12:45

I didn't vaccinate DD(18) With MMR, she had all her others and was fine.

DS aged 11 never had MMR but has autism, adhd, dyspraxia. He had measles when there was an outbreak a few years ago. Luckily he was fine after a few days.

No advice really but the link to autism has been completely debunked.
I still feel slightly uncomfortable with the amount of vaccines that are given in a very short space of time though. (Yes I will get flamed for saying that on here)

DeerHearts · 03/11/2018 12:45

I've not vaccinated my Dc, and even I know that ones a load of bs.

HoppingPavlova · 03/11/2018 12:44

Absolutely not. Don’t risk your children’s health, get them vaccinated.

I really thought people were past this now.

INoahGuy · 03/11/2018 12:44
Hmm
belfastbosoms · 03/11/2018 12:43

Argh I can't believe people still question this! No there is no link. Get your baby vaccinated.

BigRedBoat · 03/11/2018 12:42

No there isn't, but there are genetic links with autism where it runs in families - this is nothing to do with vaccination so definitely get your baby vaccinated.

InfantaSybilla · 03/11/2018 12:42

Why do you think it's the mmr? Not to be mean, but if you have 3 dcs with autism wouldn't genetic factors be a more likely conclusion?

ScoobyGangMember · 03/11/2018 12:42

No I don't.

Screaminginsidemeagain · 03/11/2018 12:42

It’s be so proven not to have any link that I can’t believe it is even thought about now!
Gently I would say that the common factor with you children is genetics and there is nothing you can do about that I’m afraid.

Solenti · 03/11/2018 12:42

No I don't. My DS was also clearly AS before the vaccine.

MamaLovesMango · 03/11/2018 12:41

Do you think there’s a link with mmr and austim

No because we know there’s isn’t for certain.

MynameisJune · 03/11/2018 12:41

Absolutely not, Andrew Wakefield was a fraud and should be made to answer for all the damage he has done.

AornisHades · 03/11/2018 12:40

No I don't. My dc with autism plainly had differences before they had the vaccine.

GunpowderGelatine · 03/11/2018 12:40

No. The one doctor who claimed this was later struck off (for different reasons).

FredFlinstoneMadeOfBones · 03/11/2018 12:38

There is 100% no link. It's been completely debunked. Measles can have long term health consequences and even death. Get the vaccine.

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