For those fighting against aggressive vaccine schedules – keep fighting the good fight! I am vacinating my son at a slower rate. He is 26 months old now and has had one or more of each of the major vaccines, but not the MMR. I am waiting until he turns three to give him this one. He has some slight sensory issues and I don’t want anything to push him over the edge into Autism, so I’m not taking the chance. I am hoping his immune system will be developed enough at three to handle the MMR.

I personally think that the government has a long history of lying to the public. What would they gain from telling the truth at this point when so many kid have already been hurt? They’d just get sued. Big Pharma would go under. I personally think we won’t know the truth for many years.

For the poster named MARK – have you been checked for hypothyroidism? The symptoms you described are EXACTLY the same as that. In fact, many people believe CFS doesn’t really exist and that it’s actually just hypothyroidism. I have it and I can tell you it is highly genetic and while it can never be cured, you can get it under control. Get your TSH level checked and if they are over 3.0, then insist on being given synthroid or another synthetic hormone therapy.

Lets take all this energy we have on these Bulletin Boards and go out and really make an impact. Jenny is just one person and she talks alot about mothers when there are many of fathers involved. My hats off to her but WE ALL need to do our part.

One of my pet peeves is somebody using misleading statistics and also when people act like isolated incedents are absolute proof that a certain treatment is effective. To start, the fact that autism is more common that AIDS, cancer, and diabetes combined is somewhat of a no-brainer since these illnesses are known as something that onset later in life and are (arguably in the case of cancer and diabetes) caused by actions of the person. The 1 in 150 statistic for children with autism is somewhat misleading since “autism” has such a wide range of severity, there are many people who are borderline “autistic” who may be very functioning, but can still be put into this group.

It is great that she found something that worked for her child, but she asks why all of the big government agencies have not been banging down her door. Well, there is the possibility that her child was misdiagnosed, which by itself is not a reason to overlook the case. The thing that makes it easy to overlook is that there is no way of verifying what she did or the progression of the child in hindsight. Case studies, by their nature, often fall short because they may be biased (which is likely when you have already decided what caused the problem), and are based on the memory of the person being interviewed.

I feel that the use of vaccines are essential and that getting vaccines early is a good practice. Many of these diseases do not skip over children just because they are young. I have a son who is 4 months old and would be deeply saddened if I were told that he had a serious illness such as autism. It would be worse yet if I found out that it was preventable, so it is not that I have no empathy for those who are touched by this malady. I do think, however, that spreading fear about vaccines is probably not the best rout to take, since they prevent many terrible diseases. From my understanding, it was somewhat common to loose a child or children to the diseases that we are now able to prevent, so if a much smaller number of children are injured to a lesser degree than if we did nothing, are we doing the right thing? I think so. It is certainly something worth researching, without a question, but in the meantime, I would hate to see a large portion of children count on “herd immunity” and have a huge outbreak of these diseases.

I believe there is are viruses, bacteria, chemicals, and other things in our environment that react differently in every person. For one person it may be autism, the other it may be chronic fatigue, for another it may be diabetes. It depends on the individuals weakest link and how his body responds to the trigger. I think it is spreading as evidenced by the rise in medical costs and premiums lately at an alarming rate. Everybody is going to the doctor to figure out why they are feeling so lousy. Drs just do what they were trained to do. prescribe drugs. They don’t have any real treatments for the underlying cause. this just exaserbates things.

I have had chronic fatigue for about 20 years. I am now 35 years old. I have many problems. including depression, anxiety, allergies, tinitus, difficulty concentrating. For the next person may get fat and irratable and depressed. It may be the same virus or whatever, but the fact is we need real cures, not just B.S.

I think we need to focus on cures and forget the drugs. This needs to be dealt with now!

MAC-

I loved reading your post! You sound like a wonderful parent and kudos to you for taking such a stand like that! I don’t blindly trust the government or medical professionals either which is why I stated in my post above that parents shouldn’t be so quick to just believe everything they’re told. I know people who are or have been pharmaceutical sales reps, and you wouldn’t believe the stories I’ve heard. It’s common knowledge that doctors will even sleep with sales reps just to close business deals. It’s disgusting and a huge conflict of interest. I mean, who are doctors serving- the pharmaceutical industry that gives them kickbacks or their patients? Unfortunately there are corrupt people out there, and you always have to keep your guard up (I have some more experiences that back up my skepticism like how my father’s cardiologist prescribed him Vytorin which caused my dad to start losing sensation in his feet! Sure enough, after doing some research, I found out that many patients who have taken Vytorin have exhibited symptoms of ALS! Isn’t that something the doctor should have known?).

Anyway, I find it interesting how you noticed the vaccine problems when you were in the military. My dad saw other men die because of it when he was in the Vietnam war.

To the other parents who like us, struggle with our son’s Autism, please don’t get caught up arguing with people who are not compassionate. The naysayer’s who say that vaccines have nothing to do with this epidemic, have a hidden agenda – they are protecting the medical establishment’s BIG mistake.

This is all going to come out in due time, and hopefully much faster with the pending litigation in Vaccine Court. The government finally conceded that there is a connection, and that is the start. Where one of the problem’s proving the connection, has been a lack of funds for studies and that is changing. The medical community can no longer play dumb and lie to parents anymore, we just will not accept the B***S*** anymore.

The medical community is quick to say there is no connection, but they have no reasoning on why a normal developing child would make a complete reversal of development and personality. Why? Because they made a BIG mistake, and they are trying, with the support of the government who mandates the vaccination schedule to cover up this major disaster. Here are a few points’…

1. Why did congress try to pass legislation that would drop all lawsuits against the pharmaceutical industry and indemnify them? Senator Frisk and Senator Army where pushing this at the eleventh hour, to try to slip it in. It failed.

2. Why do so many Doctor’s have conflicts of interest and own stock, options or get paid for studies that the pharmaceutical industry funds? Why have there not been more studies to prove that vaccines are safe, before they are made mandatory? The answer is that they are making a TON of MONEY, there are no third party independent studies. The pharmaceutical industry controls all studies, and they cater to doctors. I know, my wife is in the medical profession.

3. Why is there even a Vaccine Court, think about that? Because the government
acknowledges that people do get vaccine injured, and it was setup to protect the vaccine program.

4. Why after the most current ruling in Vaccine Court, the government will not release all the details – what are they hiding? This should be public record,
and must be disclosed. Here the government again, is deceiving parents of very sick children and doing a disservice. All records of this magnitude must be open to the public. There should be an uproar why the court sealed the records, don’t you think? The parents are willing to disclose, but the
government will not allow it.

5. Why did so many of us get sick when vaccinated, which I saw when I was in
the Military? Because the human body is getting bombarded, and can’t handled it – now think about giving all that to a developing baby? It does not make any sense, unless you think of all the money involved.

For further thought…

I don’t need to listen to people who want to lecture me about what my son and family haven been through, it is a waste of my time and anyone who is fighting this disorder. I always have believed America is compassionate, but I also have to remind myself that much of it is based on a system of greed.

This profitable relationship between the pharmaceutical industry, is just like the one you’re reading about in the current news about FFA and the Airline Industry safety. The government has a very LONG history of lying to the Public; this matter is no different and will come out with the proper litigation. They are not going to admit anything, it is going to have to be forced out of them…and I promise that parents like myself, are leading the charge.

By the way, my son will soon turn 9 and I have been involved in the Autism fight to be heard for the last 7 years. I told my wife, many years ago that it would take powerful people (Congressman Weldon, Senator Burton) famous people (Jenny, etc.) that this would unfortunately happen to their child, where you would see the change of public opinion. And change is coming quickly…My son is one of the first cases in Vaccine Court, and if we lose, we plan on taking it even further. Supreme Court if it goes that far.

For those of you out there, like us, keep fighting and don’t let anyone say otherwise (they don’t know what they are talking about). We are not EVER going away, EVER!

Michael, for Alexander and so many Others…I will be your voice.

I DO NOT have a child with Autism. I took the time to read everyone one of your comments and all I can say is that I truly 100% applaud the parents that do have children with this disorder. Emotionally, Physically and FINANCIALLY this has got to take a toll on your life (marriage, career, friendships)and yet like someone said “YOU GET up every morning to fight for your child to be heard”…

I hope and pray every day that we are closer to answers.

God Bless
Kayla

Katie, I pray your children do not get autism and I also pray that you are forgiven for being so judgmental. You have never been in my shoes and had to see your child suffer like I have. You should want all vaccines to be safe for ALL children. Don’t twist my words. I have never said people should not vaccinate. But NO child should be collateral damage for the greater good. All children should be safe. If you don’t agree with that then there is something wrong with you. Children are born with titers from their mother and can be born immune but doctors do not check for that. Did you realize that you may give your child three Hep B vaccines and they still may NOT be immune? That is just the average to make someone immune. Why not tailor to to each individual child?? I want my child well but I also do not want any mother to have to go through what I go through. Don’t pick a fight with me about this. Nobody wants disease but I can promise you, you sure as hell do not want autism either.

I work within autism care, and additionally, have an autistic Godson. I have seen the change in a child from autism, and I believe that anyone making a comment on it that either seeks to disparage a parent and/or carer, or dismiss their opinions in a flippant, arrogant or patronising way (as I have seen while reading through these comments) is repulsive. People are entitled to their opinions (on both sides of the argument), but I politely request that respect is shown to the people fighting for the children and their futures.

Parents of children with autism are not saying these things just for the sake of it. This is not fun and it is not a game. Let me tell you right now (just in case it wasn’t already clear), recieving a diagnosis of this kind is completely devastating, and for parents to be dismissed by people who are either ignorant or just closeminded is repulsive.

Like I said, I feel that everyone is entitled to their opinion on this matter, but I’m disappointed to see that it still appears that those who think that the MMR (and other jabs) is not dangerous can not at least have the respect for the fantastic parents who are raising beautiful children whose lives are made difficult, arguably because of something that is supposed to make their lives better.

As for Jenny, all power to her. She has fought back for her beautiful boy and at the same time has fought for other children and their parents. I would like to say how grateful we, as the parents and carers of children with autism (who do not have as public a voice as she does), are for her efforts and dedication. I wish Evan and his family all the best for the future, and the same to the parents who have posted on this board.

Jenifer and Tiff- ITA! I, like Jenifer’s son, have an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). I definently do not “suffer” from a “diabilitating diease”. I am actually very happy with my life. In fact, I don’t wish it was any different! I’m not saying I’m glad I have an ASD, but I do not mind having it, and am perfectly happy depsite having it.

Like Tiff, I believe that Autism and ASDs are genetic disorders. I’m not saying vaccines don’t play any part whatsoever in triggering it (though, I personally, don’t believe that vaccines triggered my ASD). What I am saying is that I don’t think vaccines actually cause Autism. I think that, like Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, PKU, etc., it’s genetics that actually cause Autism and ASDs.