MarniHughes's Blog

As parents, we want to make the best decisions possible for our children, especially when it comes to their health.  I think that means doing your research and getting the facts.

Right now, there's a lot of information floating around about Autism and childhood vaccinations.  Some think that vaccines  lead to autism. 

I recently sat down with my children's pediatrician and asked the important questions.  Is this true?  What are the facts?  What are the risks?  What are the warning signs?

Based on what I've researched, there is no medical or scientific link between the two.  I learned the importance of vaccinations.  I learned that vaccines trick our bodies into thinking we've already had a virus... so that if we come across a dangerous strain, our bodies are already programmed to fight it.  Knowing that, I did get my children vaccinated.  However, I encourage all parents to ask the same questions.  Ask more!  Get answers for yourself, and don't believe everything you read on the internet.    

Doctors are still researching the root of autism... in fact the nations largest study is underway right now, looking at genetic and environmental factors of the disease.  They're studying 27-hundred children, and their families to determine a cause and find better ways to treat Autism.  I look forward to what they find.