Immunization and children at risk for autism

Roberts, Wendy; Harford, Mary

doi:10.1093/pch/7.9.623

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“…of age, many parents believe the immunizations received at this time are causally associated. 5 The Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine (MMR) has unquestionably received the most scrutiny, as it is first scheduled to be given during the same time interval --between 12 and 18 months. 6 Additionally, up to 1/3 of patients with autism exhibit some form of regression 7 usually reported in the second year of life, again temporally correlating with the MMR vaccination.…”

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confidence: 99%

Immunizations and Autism: A Review of the Literature

Doja

Roberts

2006

Can. j. neurol. sci.

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ABSTRACT:Because of a temporal correlation between the first notable signs and symptoms of autism and the routine childhood vaccination schedule, many parents have become increasingly concerned regarding the possible etiologic role vaccines may play in the development of autism. In particular, some have suggested an association between the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine and autism. Our literature review found very few studies supporting this theory, with the overwhelming majority showing no causal association between the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine and autism. The vaccine preservative thimerosal has alternatively been hypothesized to have a possible causal role in autism. Again, no convincing evidence was found to support this claim, nor for the use of chelation therapy in autism. With decreasing uptake of immunizations in children and the inevitable occurrence of measles outbreaks, it is important that clinicians be aware of the literature concerning vaccinations and autism so that they may have informed discussions with parents and caregivers.

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Section: Review Articlementioning

confidence: 99%

Immunizations and Autism: A Review of the Literature

Doja

Roberts

2006

Can. j. neurol. sci.

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“…Developmental delays and autism can be a consequence of vaccine-induced adverse events where the developmental delay is a neurological disorder with huge impact on the quality of life of the patient [18]. Furthermore, the possible association between vaccination and developmental disorders has been subject of great debate resultant doubts and anxiety in the parents seeking the best for their child [19].…”

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Vaccine-Induced Developmental Delay: A Case Report

Chandrasekar¹,

Tsundue²,

Ponnusankar³

2019

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Vaccines are weakened or dead microbes injected for the development of an acquired immunity as a preventive measure, also including the use of microbial proteins. The spectrum of adverse events following vaccination has been increasing as well with increasing number of reports detailing the events following immunization. The rate of morbidity and mortality of many communicable diseases has significantly decreased with time with relieve to the quality of life as well as the overall pharma economic cost. In this case report vaccine-induced developmental delay was observed in a child of 16 months of age. The child was born with low birth weight despite which the child was administered with hepatitis B vaccine, poliomyelitis vaccine, and bacillus Calmette-Guerin within 24 h of birth. Consecutive clinical outcomes followed throughout the years, which induced a developmental delay in this child. This case clearly signifies the need for more evidence-based implementation for the management of various diseases at secondary care hospitals.

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“…The primary causes of Asperger Syndrome are environmental factors, cerebral accident, hard births, and diseases during infancy (measles, varicella etc.) [10]. According to the literature, the genetic inheritance of people plays an important role in Asperger Syndrome [4].…”

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confidence: 99%