Is there a link between autism and childhood vaccines? Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment. A vaccine is a medicine that’s given to help prevent a disease. Vaccines help the body produce
antibodies. These antibodies protect against the disease. Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by stamping out serious childhood diseases.
Now, the questions…
Are vaccines safe?
-Definitely vaccines are generally quite safe. Do vaccines have side effects? -Yes, some vaccines may cause mild temporary side effects such as fever, soreness under the skin where the shot was given. Anyways, your family doctor will discuss to you about possible side effects with certain vaccines.
When should a child be vaccinated?
-Most importantly, recommendations about when to have someone’s child vaccinated change from time to time. Doctors know it when to. Vaccinations usually start when your child is 2 months old and most are finished by the time he/she is 6 years old.
Are there any reasons that a child should not be vaccinated?
-Yes, in some special cases that a child should not be vaccinated. Example of this is- some vaccines shouldn’t be given to a child who has certain types of cancer or any certain diseases. Vaccines also shouldn’t be giving to those who are taking drugs that lower body’s ability to resist infection. To be safe and certain to when your child should receive a vaccine, talk to your doctor and discuss things.
Sources:
www.familydoctor.org
www.webmd.com
www.fda.gov
