MMR Vaccine side effects?

[JonB]

[Arfdog]

I do agree that the media does sometimes make a complete meal of things.. I guess at least something like the MMR jab affects more viewers than, what the WAGs are doing, for example.

6 weeks is a bit excessive though.. it would be better if they had to report on the findings only after they have been carved in stone.

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[m99dws]

[nc30 chick]

Im in complete agreement with Arfdog and no I am not a sensitive female! Im a mother who has an autistic child and trying to get him the best help there is possible out there. Yes it is hard, yes it is tiring but its life so when someone makes rude, arrogant remarks then yes I do get angry because unless you have been there then you have no idea. Jon, you need to realise that not all forms of Autism are genetically linked, in fact it hasnt been proven at all unless it is a symptom of fragile x which is a genetic condition. Autism is not a disease either, it is a disorder which is not the same thing. It will not kill or harm my son as a disease would. I also wouldnt change a thing about my son, he is my boy and just has a disorder to deal with.
There was a lot of media attention about the MMR jab but there was also a lot of attention about CJD but did we stop eating beef? No. There is always something in the media eye regarding some type of drug/food etc that could potentially do us harm.
As for finding something to blame, yes you do want something or someone to blame when you find out that your child has a lifelong condition and you do blame yourself but you have to work through that and accept that no-one is to blame and it is just what life throws at you.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Leggy_Girl]

[Pte1643]

Both my kids (13yr old Son, and 5 yr old Daughter) have had the MMR jab.
As parents should we gave it some thought, but chose to dismiss the slight risk. Neither have shown any signs of anything untoward.

But I know some friends who chose the "Single" jab route. I also have a work mate who's Son has ADHD, which they put down to MMR?

Personally, I think the risk involved with MMR is fairly slim.
I remember a story once that they use the same jab in a few European countries and that Finland, especially, had conducted extensive research into any possible side affects.
The Fin's results found that there was conclusivley NO link between MMR and Autism.

Why doesn't the British government also conduct a similar trial to properly put the matter to rest (either way)?

The governments word is that the vaccine is safe, but then the Blair's refused to comment over whether baby Leo had had the vaccination.

I don't think this installed a lot of confidence at the time.
But I do understand that Leo's medical history is not for public scrutiny.

[kawakid]

[Robby]