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    Should I delay my twins' immunisation to help prevent autism?

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    Autism Spectrum Disorder Children's Health Immunisations
    My twins are due for their 4 year immunization, however i have two children with Autism and i have read about the controversial debate on how many parents believe immunisations cause Autism. I am now worried about Immunising my twins because i fear they will become Autistic. If i do decide to immunise them for the 4 year vaccine because it involves getting two shots could i ask my Gp to give them one shot and then waite a week to get there second shot. Would this help their bodies fight of the toxins that are associated with the immunisation. What else can i do to hep prevent any vaccine side effects. In research on the link between autism and immunisations researchers found that some children's bodies lacked the natural enzymes, intestinal flora and immune capacities to filter out some of the chemicals, animal blood and embryos that are in those immunisations. what do you think of this? Finally Should i delay their 4 year immunisation would that help prevent Autism? To immunise or not
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    Jennie Rogers nee Studdert

    Registered Nurse

    I have been a paediatric registered nurse for over twenty years. I am trained asthma educator, early childhood nurse and currently work in the area … View Profile

    No, not at all. There is absolutely no evidence linking immunisations with autism. 

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  • Rachel Tosh

    Speech Pathologist

    Rachel is a speech pathologist specialising in speech, language, literacy and feeding therapy with more than 10 years of experience. Her aim is to help … View Profile

    Failing to immunise children WILL NOT protect them from autism.
    Failing to immunise your children WILL put them more at risk of dangerous and potentially life-threatening childhood diseases such as measles.

    I have personally had measles and would not wish that on any child! Please immunise your children.

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  • Aimee York

    Occupational Therapist (OT)

    Aimee is a fully registered occupational therapist, with a special interest area in paediatrics and mental health. She is experienced in the assessment and intervention … View Profile

    There is no evidence of a link between immunisations and autism. There is overwhelming evidence to support this.

    Often from a parents perspective, when raising children, there is a desire to protect them from anything harmful that may cause negative effects. However, as with any decision, it is important to weigh up the pros and cons. Based on extensive research, the pros for immunisations far outweigh the slight cons (eg. mild side effects such as a sore injection sight or flu like symptoms).

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