tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post4049305222601221348..comments2015-07-26T22:16:44.233-07:00Comments on Navy Chaplain: A Story: Autism Mom: Why Vaccines Are a Tough Topic For MeJoshua and Annie Earlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13007653845702719703noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-5499724002918324392015-02-07T07:45:28.287-08:002015-02-07T07:45:28.287-08:00My son was premature but seemed to be growing and ...My son was premature but seemed to be growing and learning right except he needed tubes in his ears so needed speech help. Was social, cuddly and sweet as could be. Had his 4 yr shots (the 3 in 1 with Mercury) in Jan by that spring I had him in counseling cuz of tantrums and out of control aggression. It was like one day he was him and next he was not. I went through a lot of grieving! He couldn't even remember how to do something's that he had taught himself like the tape player. He played with it always and one day just couldn't remember. It was scary and the changes so noticeable. Well he has struggled now for 13yrs with memory, learning problems and worst of all Bullying because he is different. When I had to get my youngest (11 now) his 4 yr shots i felt I had to I cried and watched him so closely for a year for any change at all. I didn't want the same thing to happen. It was hard and I now refuse to have another child because why? To be tortured with these decisions? I believe in Dr. Sears and he just tells the truth no sugar coating! Go Sears!! Thank you for this because I feel I was reading my own struggle, thoughts and feelings. You said everything just right and I feel your stress and struggles! Good luck to you and don't stop speaking your feelings they help more than you know :))Cam7233https://www.blogger.com/profile/08952060203700389934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-38961743180192606092015-02-07T07:37:41.449-08:002015-02-07T07:37:41.449-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cam7233https://www.blogger.com/profile/08952060203700389934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-25785085271186753102015-02-06T07:28:44.969-08:002015-02-06T07:28:44.969-08:00Thanks for your thoughtful response and I don'...Thanks for your thoughtful response and I don't mean to generalize. This wS really me sharing our story and when I talked about autism/vaccines, I labeled that section "My Opinion" because I am not a doctor nor the only voice in the autism world. Who knows maybe one day we will continue vaccinations;) I wish you and your son well!Joshua and Annie Earlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007653845702719703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-72629742191939490072015-02-06T00:09:49.713-08:002015-02-06T00:09:49.713-08:00The only thing I want to say about this is my stor...The only thing I want to say about this is my story is somewhat similar to yours. My son was born with autism and recently has been diagnosed with a genetic condition that may or may not be related to autism. Since there has been about five people in the entire world to ever have my son's condition they literally know nothing about it. But like your daughter issues from birth. My son is fully vaccinated for his age. Yes he does have autism. No I don't blame vaccines. My son had a slightly stronger reaction to vaccines than most kids. He ran fevers longer, was more tired after vaccines (as a baby). With that being said his MMR vaccine was delayed getting to him because of insurance reasons. He didn't receive it until three. Where I am going to disagree with you is on the part you said children with autism shouldn't be vaccinated. Despite a slightly higher reaction to vaccines my son with autism was not hurt by them. I that may not be everyone's case. But I would appreciate if you didn't generalize.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-42745126895191668242015-02-05T16:34:41.214-08:002015-02-05T16:34:41.214-08:00Good stat, yes I agree more lives are saved then l...Good stat, yes I agree more lives are saved then lost and that vaccines are overall life savers:)Joshua and Annie Earlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007653845702719703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-67094056062439001542015-02-05T14:23:15.553-08:002015-02-05T14:23:15.553-08:00I’m truly sorry for your experience with vaccines....I’m truly sorry for your experience with vaccines. I can see how they have caused your stress and anxiety. I’m having a baby this year and am worried about the now greater potential for him to be infected by a once eliminated virus such as measles.<br /><br />I agree that adverse reactions happen from vaccines (as with any drug). CDC has an entire program dedicated to collecting and analyzing adverse events. However, since you've cited a statistic, I thought it would be fair to consider that the CDC also estimates about 36,000 lives are saved each year in the U.S. because of vaccines. There have been 1,132 death claims from vaccines since 1988.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-62846742164151292482015-02-05T08:25:19.353-08:002015-02-05T08:25:19.353-08:00Good post.Good post.Brandy Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403497384612957540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-50239812436161557372015-02-05T05:33:39.712-08:002015-02-05T05:33:39.712-08:00Well said.Well said.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-69185567789802248602015-02-05T04:02:50.654-08:002015-02-05T04:02:50.654-08:00Thank you for bravely telling your story. You spea...Thank you for bravely telling your story. You speak for many of us.<3caleidoscopiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210814840829520126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-60357261400007736522015-02-05T01:56:04.954-08:002015-02-05T01:56:04.954-08:00Good for you for writing this! This subject has be...Good for you for writing this! This subject has been heavy on my heart even more lately due to all the nastiness going around on social media. Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450446821245425243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-1927638381118151842015-02-04T23:06:02.502-08:002015-02-04T23:06:02.502-08:00Thanks for sharing, Annie! I can't believe Dr...Thanks for sharing, Annie! I can't believe Dr. Sears is actually your doctor! That is so cool!! I have used the alternative/delayed vaccine schedule from his book with my kids. I did not give MMR to Wade and Holland until this past summer (ages 5 and 3). Mary Graham is due for her one year appointment, and so I will have to decide which shots she will receive. Of course with the supposed measles "outbreak" it makes it even harder for me to pass on MMR…anyway, thanks again for sharing your thoughts. xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998248755046711340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-21747008035062050682015-02-04T21:18:57.964-08:002015-02-04T21:18:57.964-08:00bravo!!bravo!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471727144694721554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-70934500080961604082015-02-04T21:05:03.171-08:002015-02-04T21:05:03.171-08:00Well done, Annie!Well done, Annie!Moniquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902318696206391957.post-91372244576675272242015-02-04T20:52:44.469-08:002015-02-04T20:52:44.469-08:00Thanks for sharing. Very insightful!Thanks for sharing. Very insightful!gbbannisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761832174916119339noreply@blogger.com