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Back on Track
Monday, February 22, 2010 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
I'm getting back on track when it comes to protecting my child. I admit it. I am one of "those" parents who has delayed (note: delayed not denied) vaccines to my child. Why? A variety of reasons. Mostly, however, the fear of any link between vaccinations and autism.
There's a lot of information out there. Sometimes it is great. Sometimes it is terrifying. As a new mom, I read all the information about vaccines and the number of them and timing. Well, it all got to me. I slowed things down and put my munchkin on her own schedule. Now, creeping upon the age of three, we're slightly behind the AAP recommended schedule (aapredbook.aappublications.org/resources/IZSchedule0-6yrs.pdf). Luckily, we're still in the game.
Just recently, I stumbled upon this article: www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/03/singer.autism.study.vaccines/index.html. The title, "Time to regroup on autism" caught my attention. As you will see, the article bullet points new information regarding this developmental disorder. It also highlighted the recent retraction from the medical journal "The Lancet." The what? Although you may not be familiar with "The Lancet," you most likely have heard of the controversial research study which linked autism to the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This study was published in 1998 and has been a source of constant conversation since then. It was one of the reasons that I chose a different vaccination route than that recommended by the AAP.
With new information, I find myself wondering if waiting or delaying was the right choice? After all, vaccines are meant to protect our children. What about you? Do have have any hesitation about vaccinating? What are your thoughts? Your plans?
As for me, I'm going to see my pediatrician soon and getting my kiddo "back on track."
