2 Months
DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
OPV (Oral Polio)
4 Months
DTaP
OPV
6 Months
DTaP
15 Months
MMR (either combined or single measles
Mumps, Rubella**)
18 Months
DTaP
OPV
4-6yrs
DTaP
OPV
14-16yr
Td (adult tetanus/diptheria)
*I say we mostly will follow this schedule because the MMR is the main one that is suspected to contribute to autism, and from what I've read in pro-vaccine books such as, "The Vaccine Book" by Dr. Robert Sears, measles, mumps and rubella are all not serious viruses, that your body just needs to build an immunity to, and the side effect profile for MMR is "the longest and most potentially severe" (Sears, 226). From reading the book, it seems only even remotely necessary if your baby is traveling or going to daycare all day...which Lucas obviously won't be. It is also one of the vaccines that has human diploid cells from an aborted fetus. Here is an excerpt on MMR and how it is made:
Hold on to your seats. This may be the most complicated manufacturing process so far.
I could not determine where the measles and mumps viruses originally came from, but they probably came from infected individuals many decades ago. The Rubella virus was originally taken from an infected aborted fetus in the 1960's.
The Measles and Mumps viruses are nourished for years in a culture of chicken embryo cells. The Rubella virus is nourished in a culture of human lung cells. Each of these tissue cultures is contained in a solution of saline, amino acids, vitamins, serum from a cow fetus (the liquid portion of the cow's blood), sugar, gelatin, neomycin (an antibiotic), and finally, human albumin (a protein filtered out of donated human blood units).
The cell cultures, cow fetus serum, and human blood proteins are tested to make sure no errant infectious germs are present. The the three viruses are removed from the cultures in batches and put into the vaccine solution. They are alive but weakened so they won't (usually) cause an actual infection when injected.
I emphasized the last part because it is important to note that they can cause infections. And as McCarthy said, injecting all of these harmful chemicals along with live infectious viruses, is an overload for some babies' immune system, which can result in vaccine injury, i.e. autism. An interesting fact to note, is that Generation Rescue has already paid out in court for a separate vaccination injury lawsuit for a girl named Hannah Poling; the court agreed that the vaccines DID in fact cause her brain injury. So why is autism so out of the question, when it is basically an injury?
Then there is a long list of serious side effects reported for this particular vaccine. These two are even highlighted on the insert for the vaccine: chronic arthritis, and encephalitis. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain tissue. "When it is severe or prolonged, it can lead to dysfunction or damage of the brain tissue, known as encephalopathy. A related condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis or SSPE, occurs when this reaction is mild, yet chronic, and the brain gradually deteriorates over many years."
The product insert says, "The data suggest the possibility that some of these cases [of encephalitis] may have been caused by measles vaccines."
There are several options for parents concerned about these studies. One option is to separate the MMR shots, so it's not so overwhelming. Another option is to delay the MMR til they are about 4-5 yrs and about to start school; autism is usually found in kids aged 18 months-3 years----waiting until they are 5 yrs could help their immune system grow strong enough to take on the vaccine. And thirdly, the option we probably will take, is to not have them vaccinated for MMR, but instead have their blood checked at 10 yrs of age, to see if they naturally built an immunity to measles, mumps and rubella, and if not, consider vaccination then.
Hope this was helpful to everyone-- good luck!
2 comments:
Thanks Samantha. I am going to show this to hubby and see what he wants to do. I haven't forgot about you and that scan I promised. It's just busy when I get home. We're expecting family visitors from 2 hrs south, this weekend. You can imagine what it's been like at home. Anyway, thank you again. Eddie's 4 month vacc's are due in a couple of weeks.
oh great- thanks for remembering. I just thought i would post it because sarah asked to see it.
I honestly didn't even think about all these responsibilities when i thought of having a kid. I figured parents were in good hands with doctors, teachers etc. But i've realized as the parent, you are the only one that really cares if they live, die, are permanently injured etc. I am not trying to incriminate doctors per se, I just think they eventually get a little callous and stick to what they are told by associations like the AAP. There are doctors on both sides of course--i just want to do whats right in any situation, and as the parent I will be the one held responsible so I am prepared for that.
lucas has his 4 month shot appt on the 26th, and I am anticipating an argument with his doctor because i havn't told him yet that we are switching to a more selective schedule and I know the type of person he is---he will question it in a very condescending manner, and then when I bring up the facts, he won't have a leg to stand on. And i realize that many schools have requirements for vaccinations---BUT lucas is only 4 months old, and he won't be going to school for another 4 years--maybe by then when his immune system is stronger, I will opt to get some of them. but until then, it seems an unnecessary risk.
Having seen good friends (jim and shawna) go through the hell of not knowing what happened to their kid, and recently being diagnosed with autism, having people (strangers) everywhere they go question their parenting, doubt the diagnosis, etc, I can't imagine that pain. And its frustrating that not too many people know about it. It was so exciting just 2 days ago, her 2 yr old alex said, "JUICE!" and they were so touched. He hasn't talked since he had his 15 month shots. he is very smart though and even does sign language.They are doing what jenny mccarthy did, which is diet detox and supplements--and its starting to work! I know diet/vitamins may not sound like a cure for anything, but when you understand why these autistic kids are reacting to certain foods and retaining so many toxins from the vaccine injury, it's basically like they are high on opiates and can't flush them out. I am so excited for the further progress Alex has to make, and I want to encourage them as they don't hear a lot of encouragement even from some doctors...who say, "oh he doesn't talk? thats not autism. its just a phase." And they are nervous about what to do because they are having another baby this fall--she will probably do the selective schedule if anything too.
Anyway, I know this is getting too long, I just really have been touched by their story and want to possibly prevent other families from the same situation, and maybe give people hope that autism can be helped. Can you believe it's now 1 in every 150 kids? sheesh. okay i'll stop now :)
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