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One of the biggest concerns a parent has is regarding the question of immunization. There is much controversy surrounding the subject, specifically the claim that certain child immunizations cause autism.

Many groups have conducted various studies resulting in apposing conclusions on the subject of child inoculations.  With so much information available, parents should not be overwhelmed, but rather, take the opportunity to do well researched homework and make a wise decision accordingly.

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Babycenter.com is a great resource for information on pregnancy, babies and parenting techniques. The site features a section on immunizations; listing the various types and when they should be administered. It also offers an advice section where questions about immunizations are answered.

The New York Times featured an article in 2008 titled, Public Health Risk Seen as Parents Reject Vaccines. The article discusses the concerns of children who have not received vaccinations, the risks to them, as well as the risks posed to other children in schools.

A Washington Post article features a report by the Institute of Medicine stating that there is no link between vaccines and autism. “A 14-person panel of experts urged more research on autism,” the article begins, “but said further pursuit of possible links between vaccines and the devastating neurological disorder is probably not worth the money and effort.”

World Net Daily features a 2000 article discussing the link between vaccines and autism. “In a past study of autistic children, researchers found that 84 percent of the children had antibodies against a certain type of brain tissue, indicating that the immune system destroying brain cells,” the piece begins and then goes on to discuss further the results of the report presented by Dr. Harold Buttram, a physician from Quakertown, Pa.

Times Online presents an article on Dr. Andrew Wakefield, claiming that he “manipulated patients’ data, which triggered fears that the MMR triple vaccine to protect against measles, mumps and rubella was linked to the condition.”

In February 2009, a Washington court found that “vaccines are not to blame for [parent’s] children's neurological disorder.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers an archive of news on immunization.

Mamashares on the immunize baby debate

There is a lot of information available on the subject of immunizing baby, should you require further information beyond that provided above. Mamashares that if parents are still concerned and confused, then discussing the issue with your child's pediatrician would be a very smart decision.

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