What Are The Pros And Cons Of Giving The MMR Vaccine As Three Single Vaccines?

After the controversy which falsely linked the MMR vaccine to autism, some parents asked why the vaccines are given together an not separately. They speculated that the three vaccines together overwhelm the immune system and somehow damage the brain. There is no evidence at all that this happens but there are some good reasons why the vaccines are given altogether.

Using separate vaccines would make it more likely that some children would miss out on appointments – having to remember three separate appoints when their child is 13 months and another three when their child is 3-5 is more difficult than remembering one appointment at each age. The three vaccines given spacing in between would cause delays in the later vaccinations, making it more likely the infectious diseases could re-emerge.

There is also the problem that the poor child would have to have 6 injections rather than two. Children do not like vaccinations, and it seems to make sense to lessen their distress where possible.

Many doctors now recommend separating the components of the MMR shot.

Check out www.generationrescue.org for more information about the vaccines/autism connection, including published studies supporting the theory that thimerasol-laden vaccines in the 90's are responsible for the epidemic of autism (1 in 10,000 then, now 1 in 150)

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The thimersol mercury based preservative used in these vaccines was abandoned over 6 years ago.

Is there ANOTHER reason?

As for vaccines causing autism.  Stronger correlations accompany the introduction of cable TV.
Getting a kid to watch television rather than interact with the world causes.... Children who don't interact with the world!   Problem is... Showing your kid too much TV is the parent's fault and guilt trips fuel conspiracy theories.  Much better to blame vaccines for a disease failed to subside when it's use was diminished (when not totally eliminated.)