Dr. B,
Thank you for continuing to research and cover this topic with facts and evidence. I just gave my son his first dose of MMR at his four-year check up. The recent outbreaks of measles and his schooling have been the driving factors in our decision to get it done. His pediatrician swears there is no correlation whatsoever between vaccines and autism but I am still very concerned. After being treated by you for mercury toxicity, nobody in my family will ever get a flu shot. However, the required/suggested vaccines to avoid childhood diseases are a different story. If mercury is not the direct cause of the autism development after MMR injections then what is it? I read part of Andrew Wakefield’s book (which is now being treated as rubbish) and would like your perspective on the correlation between the MMR vaccine and the diagnosis. Do you also feel this way about other childhood vaccines? As a parent I struggle with wanting to keep my children safe and healthy without polluting them in the process. Thoughts???
Thanks,
Danielle
Hello Danielle,
Keep in mind that nearly everybody older than me (51 years young) had measles, mumps, and rubella. They survived and perhaps had stronger immune systems for it. The same holds true with chicken pox–nearly everybody my age and older had chicken pox–very few suffered with serious side effects.
Mercury is NOT in the MMR vaccine. However, it is in the flu vaccine. I do not believe that any living being should be injected with a toxic metal like mercury.
I do not believe that there is one single cause of autism; it is a multifactorial illness that could be the result of a toxic load that overwhelms that young immune system. In the study that I previously blogged about (Translational Neurodegeneration, 2014) the scientist found a temporal association with autism; the earlier it was given, the more autism was found. This could certainly agree with my previous writings–that we should be cautious about injecting young children with too many toxic vaccines before the blood-brain barrier and the immune system are appropriately formed.
Around 2000, I was privileged to see Dr. Wakefield lecture to twenty physicians in a home near my house. He presented his findings. I studied his research in depth. Dr. Wakefield’s research was sound. At that time he found the measles virus in the lymph tissue of 12 autistic children. The children were found to have autistic regression and gastrointestinal symptoms. Dr. Wakefield’s research found the measles virus in the lymph tissue of the autistic children. The children never had measles, they had the live MMR vaccine, which contained measles virus. Keep in mind that nearly all children with autism suffer with gastrointestinal problems. Perhaps the MMR vaccine is the ‘final straw’ that precipitates the neurological decline seen in autism.
Dr. Wakefield felt that the vaccine could be causing inflammation of the colon in autistic children. He never stated that MMR vaccine caused autism. In fact, he stated at that meeting that we should spread out the vaccines and not give children too many vaccines when their immune system is not fully developed. For that crime, he was persecuted and prosecuted by the media and the medical profession. This recent study may or may not validate Dr. Wakefield’s research. However, if it is found to be true, heads should roll. CDC heads.
Has the MMR vaccine been studied properly? No. None of the childhood vaccines have been properly studied. I am not anti-vaccine. But, there needs to be better research about vaccines, especially in our children. To vaccinate our children (or anyone) with mercury, aluminum or formaldehyde (which are commonly found in many vaccines) is ludicrous.
Autism rates are skyrocketing. I have no doubt that it is the overall toxicity load that is causing this epidemic increase. If you choose to vaccinate, I suggest to slow down the schedule and use vaccines that are single dosed and do not contain toxic agents.
We (parents) all struggle with how to keep our kids safe. Parents should do their research and make the best choices that they can make. They don’t have to blindly follow the Powers-That-Be. DES exposed mothers wish they had not followed the Powers-That-Be’s advice.
As for Dr. Wakefield’s book, I suggest you read the entire book. It is well-written and tells the whole story behind his research and the witch hunt that followed.
DrB
Except for Fluvirin single-dose, which contains trace amounts of themerosal, only multi-dose vials of flu vaccines licensed in the US contain thimerosal. You can find most of the package inserts at http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/package_inserts.htm. However, I wonder how many doctors know that the single-dose syringes don’t contain thimerosal? How many know but continue to use the multi-dose vials? How many people know to ask for the single-dose syringe or FluMist (assuming they don’t mind a live attenuated virus)?
And OBTW all flu vaccine inserts contain this statement: “Safety & effectiveness has not been established in pregnant women.” Yet the CDC recommends it anyway, based mainly on post-licensure surveillance, and no doubt some industry-funded study.
There is plenty of evidence to show that the effectiveness of flu vaccines is questionable, and “US Flu Death Figures Are More PR Than Science” (BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol. 331, No. 7529 (Dec. 10, 2005), p. 1412).
I understand the concern with vaccinating young children because their immune system is not fully developed and they may be more susceptible to toxic ingredients found in vaccines.
How do you feel about vaccinating an older child ie over 10 years old when their system is stronger. An adult acquiring mumps has serious ramifications such as sterility. Is it possible that the benefits outweigh the risk for immunizing an older child?
Gary,
You ask a reasonable question. There is no doubt that a bigger body with a fully developed blood-brain barrier can withstand more than a little body without a blood-brain barrier. Each parent will have to decide this one.
However, mumps was a benign childhood illness that probably never needed a vaccine in the first place.
DrB
I have read your articles. I cried and cried. How can we allow our children to be immunized…We were threatened by the police. (Back than we lived in Hungary.)
My son is one of those kids who spoke 2 languages before his MMR shots and after that he could not even recognize us.
Everything we had we put into recovering our son. Emotionally, financially…We are broke…and shattered.
I ask why can governments sacrifice children and their families and what for?
I also would love to know WHERE TO NOW? What is going to happen to our kids?
Zsuzsanna
Betty, Dr. Katie Reid, a geneticist and clinical researcher has also been promoting the MSG/autism connection after her own child was diagnosed with autism. After 2 years with all traces of MSG removed from her diet, her daughter showed a profound recovery, was effectively symptom free, and was ‘kicked out’ of her special needs school. She is now a top achiever at grade level in a normal school with almost no discernable symptoms. I know the family personally and assure you the results are real and stunning.
Dr Reid started a nonprofit to promote her message and its worth a visit. It offers a lot of background and useful tips for parents of autistic children. Its called Unblind My Mind,just Google it.
Have you read the GAPS book by Natasha Campbell-McBride? I believe your article is briefly touching on some of the main points that she makes. Your gut makes up a big portion of the immune system. When your gut is filled with bad bacteria instead of good bacteria, then your immune system is more vulnerable. The toxins from vaccines (or other things) will get in to other parts of your body. She recommends a specific diet that is low-carb and high in probiotics.
This diet can also work for other things such as psychological disorders and auto-immune diseases.
Hasn’t anyone see the news about the CDC burying information regarding MMR vaccines and autism.Also more coverups
by the CDC regarding, pregnant women receiving flu shots and having autistic children.The CDC is just another corrupt arm of Big Pharma.
I suggest that you look at this site. http://www.cdautism.org
Watch all three videos.
A total of 140 children have so far been recovered (ATEC score of 10 or below,) using the CD Autism protocol! CD stands for Chlorine Dioxide, which is an inexpensive, broad spectrum, gentle, anti-pathogenic.
The Health Architect
Joseph Pavlik
I have recently read and reread Medisins by Dr JoseFleming. Dr Fleming feels that MSG is a cause of many diseases including autism. It is hidden in our foods under many different names. What are your thoughts on msg? Thank you. BettyMurphy
Betty,
MSG can cause a lot of adverse issues, especially with the brain. I do not think it is wise to ingest or inject MSG. The shingles vaccine contains MSG.
DrB
Hello,
I highly enjoy reading your posts; thank you for all of your educated and sound advice. I have a few questions about vaccines. What kind of schedule would you suggest for the vaccines? What do you mean by single dose? Lastly, how can I find out if the vaccines contain toxic agents? Thank you so much for your time.
Emily,
Parents should research what’s in a vaccine before allowing it to be injected into their child. A list of vaccine ingredients can be found here:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/additives.htm
DrB
I agree with Dr Brownstein that autism is a multifactorial disorder that is reaching epidemic proportions. This interview has yet another risk factor: toxic glyphosate which disturbs the gut in many ways. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onecellonelightradio/2014/04/30/4-30-14-dr-hildy-dr-marvin-anderson–dr-don-huber–gmos-autism-glyphosate
Best of luck in staying healthy in this mad, mad word! Dana
While this article is focused on vaccines, autism is also part of it.
I am watching a video by Donna Gates. Donna is heavily into candida and how broadly it is present with multiple symptoms.
She indicates candida may be present in autistic children. Since candida is not commonly checked, she could be correct.
If candida is present, it is possible a child could be injured when vaccinated where a healthy child might be fine.
What is your opinion, Dr. B?