Comments on: Ask Dr. Sears: Stopping a Vaccine Series Before It Is Complete

By: brandy patterson

brandy patterson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:50:09 +0000

yes i am a mother of 4 kids and i really wanted to know is there a why i can go about NOT getting my kids vaccine any more every since i found out about my youngest coming dowm with autism after he got the one year shot of mmr iam trying to stop all shot together is there any help i can find or you can help with

By: jamie

jamie — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:04:20 +0000

I’m surprised with his answer. Ninety five percent of the population is immuned to measles only after 1 dose. The other dose is given to everyone in order to cover the other 5%. Also, for school requirements, most states only require 1 dose of the mumps and rubella. So, knowing that, I would think 1 MMR is probably fine and there is a 95% chance her son would have full immunity to the measles.

By: Lisa Roberts

Lisa Roberts — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:29:18 +0000

My 8 month old son is a patient of Dr. Bob and I have also purchased “The Vaccine Book”. Dr. Bob and his book are GREAT. Well worth the money. Dr. Bob gives you the facts and allows YOU to decide for yourself what is right for your baby.
For me personally, I am not convinced that vaccines do not cause or trigger Autism. I have friends who are personally living with their children having this disease and they both WISHED they could turn back the clock and would have choosen NOT to vaccinate. Both said after a vaccine, their children would not engage in eye contact and seemed that they were partially no longer there.

By: Nell @ Casual Friday Everyday

Nell @ Casual Friday Everyday — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:09:38 +0000

I haven’t read his book, but did read “what your doctor may not tell you about Childrens Vaccines” and it was a great source of information. It was objective, informative and eye opening.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:21:00 +0000

I really NEED to order this book since my little one is due for her first set of shots very quickly.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:54:00 +0000

Interesting, I wondered that myself, though it seems to be bad common sense to stop a vaccine series, I trust Dr. Sears’ opinion.

By: Megan@SortaCrunchy

Megan@SortaCrunchy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:59:00 +0000

Thank you Stephanie and Dr. Sears!

And I think it’s important to make mention that in regards to the MMR, you don’t HAVE to do the MMR. It can be administered seperately. (My own personal mission in life is to make this fact widely known!)

By: Cassie

Cassie — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:58:00 +0000

I have recently started having questions regarding vaccinations. With my son we just did them the way the doctor told us. Our pediatrician for the twins does them a little more spaced out than the cdc recommendation but I think that is because they are receiving the Synagis vaccine for RSV. This was helpful. Thank you.

By: heather h

heather h — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:10:00 +0000

This is a great feature to your blog, Metropolitan Mama. I have Dr. Sears’ vaccine book, and it is a wonderful read. It breaks down the ingredients in each vaccine and tells what companies make them. Believe it or not, it is very interesting to read–not boring at all. Dr. Sears explains vaccines in clear and easy to understand terms without being patronizing. I recommend this book to all parents even if you aren’t considering alternative vaccination schedules. If you are, this is also the book for you!

By: Miss Erica

Miss Erica — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Still haven’t read the book, but I think this was a great question and interesting answer. Thanks!