Vaccinations

Vaccination Guidelines* (from the group Talk About Curing Autism Now)

"It has been suggested that the vaccine-strain measles virus might be a

causative factor in a subgroup of children with autism with developmental

regression and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Most epidemiological

studies have refuted the association, but all had methodological flaws and

were unable to adequately answer the fundamental question of an association

between MMR & a subset of autism."

-Dr. Jepson (2007)

Disclaimer: Talk About Curing Autism provides general information of interest to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources, and TACA does not independently verify any of it. Nothing should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult with your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs. TACA does not engage in lobbying or other political activities.

1. Use Thimerosal / Mercury free vaccines!! The only way to know for sure a vaccine is mercury/ thimerosal free is to read the insert, box and vial yourself! Many doctors still have mercury/ thimerosal vaccines sitting in the refrigerators! And yes, mercury / thimerosal containing vaccines (especially flu) are still being made!! Be sure to be 100% sure!

If you are wondering which vaccines currently contain ethylmercury and which do not, visit this FDA website: www.fda.gov/cber/vaccine/thimerosal.htm#t3

For information about which flu shots contain ethylmercury and which do not, visit some CDC-created information at: www.safeminds.org/mercury/mercury_releases

Thimerosal_content_of_US_vaccines.pdf

Another great web site with the latest research papers can be found at www.generationrescue.org

2. Do not vaccinate newborns. When you are ready to vaccinate – check into a slower vaccination schedule that may work for your family, address your concerns, and achieve public health policy slowly.

This vaccination schedule is fairly new – created in January 2006. The article was written from a cardiologist in Seattle. The beginning states why he feels the current vaccine schedule is dangerous. At the end, he states his "safe" schedule.

Here is the link: www.generationrescue.org/pdf/user_friendly.pdf

3. Avoid re-immunization with a vaccine after a previous bad reaction.

4. NEVER vaccinate ill children or children recovering from an infection.

5. Space vaccines - do not give multiple vaccines in 1 day.

(THAT INCLUDES single vaccine doses that have multiple viruses! Split them up!)

6. Use single-dose vials from which to draw up the vaccines as opposed to multiple-dose vials which provide less uniform dosage.

7. Use inactivated polio. (the shot, not the drops)

8. Give RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances) of Vitamin C before and after vaccines

9. Give a natural form of Vitamin A ( cod liver oil ) to keep RDA's at level at all times for the age.

10. Separate the MMR into 3 doses: start with measles at 12-15 months, then mumps at 18-21 months, rubella at 24-27 months.

11. Do not give live virus vaccines to immunodeficient children.

12. Do not give vaccines if allergic to any of these components:

i. Yeast - Hep B

ii. Eggs - MMR

iii. Neonycian - MMR or Varicella

13. Hold off on the Varicella until 10-12 years and if the child is shown not immunity to Chicken pox.

14. Check vaccine titers before giving boosters (Most people are immune after one dose. We continue to get multiple doses that MAY NOT BE NEEDED. Have them check antibody levels via titres blood test.)