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This has been a wrenching issue for many families who are convinced that measles (MMR vaccine) or other vaccines have caused their children to develop autism. Many of them have sought redress in the court system or in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation System (VICP), which was established to compensate individuals who have been harmed by vaccines without formal litigation. As rare as these autism-vaccine associations are, they have been widely reported in the press and generate understandable sympathy from the public.
At this point, there is no scientific evidence that any vaccine causes autism. Indeed, the VICP, which requires a lower standard of proof than in a traditional courtroom, recently ruled in 3 cases that the vaccines were innocent. While current medical knowledge is never the last word, for now we must rely upon science to govern our decisions.
Every physician and health care expert in this country and beyond recommends measles vaccinations in the strongest terms. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to deafness, seizures and permanent brain injury. It is a preventable disease.
It is particularly critical that international travelers are up-to-date on measles vaccines and other routine travel vaccinations as there have been several measles outbreaks this year all over the world. In addition, if a traveler contracts measles abroad, then he can transmit it to others at home when he returns. Consult with a travel doctor before departure to determine if you need a booster shot.
While every vaccine, including measles, has potential side-effects, these are rare events. Health experts strongly advise that the risks of harm from routine vaccinations are much less than the risks of not having immunity to various communicable diseases.
Autism is a mysterious and serious illness. We all hope that medical research will lead to understanding the cause of this disease. So far, the verdict on the measles vaccine in the case of MMR vs Autism is not guilty.
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At this point there is an abundance of evidence that links vaccines to autism.
http://republicofhealth.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/autism-mercury-link-appears-to-be-established-attempted-cover-up-by-the-u-s-government-is-suspected/
I disagree with republicofhealth above. As far as I know, mercury has been removed from almost all vaccines.
The scientific community clearly disagrees with the comment above stating that an ‘abundance of evidence’ establishes a causal link between vaccines and autism. This is not a scientific controversy. Autism is a dreadful disease that deserves research dollars to understand its cause and develop effective treatments. MMR and other vaccines are not the villains that should be targeted.
@ Kelly and mkrishmd
Do you guys even know the ingredients in an mmr or flu vaccine?
Let me explain, vaccines are full of toxic substances like formaldehyde, mercury, and genetically modified tissue from aborted fetuses. Sound like something you want to inject into your bloodstream?
These harmful substances have been shown to cause an auto immune response which leads to ailments like diabetes, autism, seizures, and death.
For information check out these two articles for a taste of the damage vaccines can cause:
Autism-Mercury Link Establish
http://republicofhealth.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/autism-mercury-link-appears-to-be-established-attempted-cover-up-by-the-u-s-government-is-suspected/
Over 1,300 Adverse Side Effects to Gardasil
http://republicofhealth.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/concerns-over-safety-of-cervical-cancer-vaccine-after-1300-girls-experience-adverse-side-effects/
The medical and scientific community, including all worldwide health organizations, all agree that the benefits of vaccines far exceed their small risks. Vaccinations are one of the towering milestones in medicine, and save millions of lives every year. With regard to vaccine induced autism, this has been thorougly studied and there is no scientific evidence of any linkage. Travelers are encouraged to get the full facts on the safety and efficacy of immunizations. We need to rely on tested scientific evidence.