MMR

Due to the regular headlines on the MMR and the possible links with autism and bowel disorders, many parents are becoming anxious about which way to turn. Also, the dangers of measles, mumps and rubella are being grossly exaggerated, leading to an unrealistic fear of these childhood infections. Find out more about the vaccines, MMR and single doses. Learn more about the illness too, it’s not just a choice between MMR or single doses, you may decide to opt out completely after thorough research, as both single or combination vaccines have the potential to cause harm. You may decide that contracting measles will play a beneficial role, resulting in priming and maturing your child’s immune system.

One important fact to know is that it is well documented that the measles death-rate had declined by about 95% BEFORE any measles vaccination had been introduced. This was due to better nutrition, clean water, and improved living conditions.

Thomas McKeown, author of the book ‘The Role in Medicine’ states:
‘With some variation in timing, the history of measles has been rather similar to that of whooping cough. The death rate fell continuously from about 1915; treatment (of secondary complications) has been possible since 1935; and mortality was at a low level before immunisation was used. It was not until mid 1968 that vaccination was used nationally and less than a quarter of all children had been protected by the end of 1972. I conclude that the contribution of immunisation to the reduction of notifications in the last decade cannot be decided on this evidence.’

• MMR Factsheet

  For a copy of our MMR factsheet please send a SAE as well as 6 loose first class postage stamps (to cover costs) to The Informed Parent.

  Alternatively can buy a twenty page online version for just £2.00.

  You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program to open them, this can be downloaded from the Adobe Website.