Parents are concerned about vaccination and have doubts about whether they are useful for their children, especially after such incidents as the mumps outbreak in Crawford County. This has led to some people believing that either vaccination does not work or it is simply harmful to the child.
If you are interested in checking out the facts, please visit our page on Vaccines and Autism – The Never Ending Controversy where we have explained, in detail, why the discussion around “Vaccines Cause Autism” is nothing more than a hogwash!
Mumps, which was once on its way to being completely eradicated, has reappeared due to people trying to stay away from vaccination.
The claims of vaccination being harmful are dangerous, and the origin of this idea can be traced back to British physician Andrew Wakefield, who produced and sold an autism kit. The lancet, a British medical journal further claimed, is a link between autism and MMR vaccine.
How the Discussions around “Vaccines Cause Autism” unfolded over time
How Far is Media to Blame?
Media can also be blamed for the following reasons:
- The media do not have adequate knowledge of the science.
- There is a staggering amount of profit behind sensational claims.
The WHO, and USAMRIID Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and every other credible agency in the medical fraternity have discredited Wakefield.
His research has been found to be dubious and his medical license has been revoked due to his intention to mislead the public.
Vaccines can NEVER cause Autism!
There needs to be a public announcement to dispel this fear. Vaccines are designed to improve your resistance and immunity and in no way can they make you sick or spread any diseases.
Nevertheless, vaccines are not perfect, which means that not everyone who undergoes inoculation will have 100 percent immunity. There are many reasons for this, including the receivers being too young or immunocompromised, (including those who cannot receive vaccination due to being immunocompromised).
Keeping infants or those with weak immune systems safe involves vaccinating those around them who could potentially pass on disease.
The recent spike in diseases like mumps, whooping cough, and measles can be directly related to the ever-increasing number of frightened parents who are choosing to forego vaccinations for their children.
As we live in the best of times and everyone has the freedom to choose, it is imperative that people have a clear understanding about this choice and its after-effects. Though minor diseases such as mumps are rarely a threat to grownups, they can be fatal to young children.
It is surprising that parents, who will go to great lengths for the safety of their children by making sure they do not ride their bikes without a helmet or drive around without their seat belt in place, will also choose to play with their child’s health, though unintentional, due to the misinformation being spread by some groups in society.
Everyone needs to understand this if we dream of making the world a safer place to live in. Vaccination is not only important for children and their safety; it also benefits the population and the environment in which we live.
I am Ash and I celebrate Neurodiversity! Growing up with an elder brother with severe Autism was tough – but it has also taught me essential life lessons. I don’t believe that people with Autism are necessarily or have any disorder (except in extreme cases). They are just different! And that is something to be proud of! I am passionate about helping other families who may have Autism conditions in their family. So please reach out and drop me a note. I will be glad to help 🙂
