The Autism Great Debate

Everyday we told a certain food is going to kill us. Experts are telling us what is okay one day is going to give you cancer tomorrow. And, I watched an episode of Dr. Oz telling his audience if you calf is small in size, you are more likely to suffer from a stroke.

Let me get this straight. If I go outside I will get skin cancer. If I BBQ my food in the summer I will end-up with colon cancer.  And because my calves are slender I will have a stroke? Please, just let me live my life.

I have two small children. My one-year-old is due for her MMR vaccine. Already upset that you’re baby has to be poked, you hear the voices of celebrities like Jenny McCarthy claiming the MMR vaccine gave her son Autism.

Another voice telling you something is going to harm your children. Somehow, I doubt that is what you needed.

Autism affects about one out of every 115 kids. The prevalence of Autism continues to grow and its cause/causes remain unknown.

A friend of mine is a fan of reason.com and sent me this video.

Hopefully someday we will discover what triggers autism whether it be genetics, age of parents, vaccines, or whatever it may be. We must work towards finding a cure and loving these precious children.

I cannot and will not tell you what is best your children. You must study the issue from all sides, even those you disagree with to make an informed decision.

For those of you whose children are diagnosed with the disease, my heart goes out to you.

I will continue to vaccinate my children believing what I am doing is best for them. If a red flag goes up regarding a vaccine, medication, food, etc. I will investigate and stop using the item in question immediately.

Hope this video helps you make an informed decision.

Helpful Links:

http://www.autismhwy.com/

http://education.ucsb.edu/autism/

http://www.safeminds.org/index.html

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