I think the people who say that all autism is caused by vaccines are wrong, and I also think that the people who say there is no link between vaccines and autism are wrong. Like most truths, I think it lies somewhere between the two extremes.
But I do feel that the way vaccines are administered is irresponsible. You go to the pediatrician, they tell you it is time for this shot (3 vaccines for 3 different diseases) and that shot (2 more vaccines for two other diseases) and the other shot (1 more vaccines for one other disease). You get all three shots, exposing your child's immune system to six different antigens at once (when is THAT ever going to happen in the real world?) and if you're lucky, afterwards you get a little handout about the disease, the vaccine, and any risks/benefits.
I think when I have my own pediatric practice it will be more along the lines of .... "Here are the handouts for the vaccines you may wish your child to receive on your next visit. Please read them before you return so we can discuss them before your child receives them."
I told Joey you thought his hair was cool, too. He grinned and said, "Yup, I have a fin like Shark Boy!"
But I do feel that the way vaccines are administered is irresponsible. You go to the pediatrician, they tell you it is time for this shot (3 vaccines for 3 different diseases) and that shot (2 more vaccines for two other diseases) and the other shot (1 more vaccines for one other disease). You get all three shots, exposing your child's immune system to six different antigens at once (when is THAT ever going to happen in the real world?) and if you're lucky, afterwards you get a little handout about the disease, the vaccine, and any risks/benefits.
I think when I have my own pediatric practice it will be more along the lines of .... "Here are the handouts for the vaccines you may wish your child to receive on your next visit. Please read them before you return so we can discuss them before your child receives them."
I told Joey you thought his hair was cool, too. He grinned and said, "Yup, I have a fin like Shark Boy!"
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