Links from the Times for Nov. 24: Vaccine debate

Parents asked a doctor who specializes in vaccines to answer some of their questions as part of a package of stories about parents' fears surrounding vaccines and autism. Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, answered.

Second of two parts: The Rotashield story has become well-known in the controversy about childhood vaccines. For advocates of vaccination, it shows that the system catches even rare problems and corrects them. But for those who suspect that vaccines cause autism, Rotashield proves that unsafe compounds sometimes make it to market.
First of two parts: Debate rages over need for vaccines
Interactive: Compare the data

Comments

[Frans van Haaren]

If you feel your child has been injured through vaccination you need to be aware of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program allows parents to file claims against the government (interestingly enough not against the pharmaceutical companies)when they believe their children have been seriously injured by vaccines. For more information:

www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation

[SE]

When I went to the Pinellas Co. Health Department I was told that they did not have the monovalent form of the MMR vaccine. Where can I get the measles, mumps, and rubella shots given individually? Thanks!

[Mary]

50 years ago the mmr was given in individual doses-50 years ago there was not a 500% increase in Autism. The Pinellas County Health Dept. is willing to administer the shots individually to my 4 Grandchildren if I can find a Peditrician to write a perscription for it. No one will do this even though I am willing to pay for all of the vaccines. I know that the vaccine is sold in vials of 10 and we only need four. It doesn't matter as I am willing to pay whatever it takes to get the children vaccinated separately for measles, mumps and rubella.The children have had all of the required vaccinations except the MMR.
Please assist me in any way that you can.