I for one think that the vaccines are a potential cause but as with everything you have to weigh the risks involved. Not getting your child vaccinated at all is definitely putting them at a high risk for many diseases. I do agree with Jack though and I think they give too many at one time. We went with an alternate schedule and my child never got more than 2 vaccines at one tme.

I don't think that they have ever been able to prove that it does cause autism.  I have been hearing that for years, too.  It is a tough decision, but there is the other side of the debate, also.  What if you don't vaccinate?

I do know that not vaccinating your child opens them up for several illnesses that are potentially fatal.  And many are making a come back in this country because people aren't following vaccination schedules.  I also know that vaccines have saved many, many lives over the years.  I chose to vaccinate my child.

I've heard for years that preservatives in childhood immunizations are a possible contributing factor in autism in children.  Is this still the case or has this been disproved? I am thinking of starting a family soon and I would like to find out the latest research on this subject before I have a baby who is facing immunizations.