Immunisation is the process of protecting the body against disease by means of vaccines or serums which contain antibodies. Antibodies defend the body in several ways, one of which removes the bodies body’s natural resistantresistance. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR vaccine) is an attenuated live virus, which helps the body produce antibodies and build immunity against the virus in case it comes into contract with it again. Since the introduction of the MMR vaccine there have been reported links that this vaccine causes autism and neurodevelopment disorders and affects the nervous system. It has been highlighted in the media that there is a possible connection between the MMR vaccinating vaccination and the formation if autism …show more content…
The mumps virus “causes swelling in glands just below the ears giving the appearance of chipmunk cheeks.”[12]Before the vaccine was available the mumps caused meningitis which is lining of the brain and spinal cord and acquired deafness. The measles starts off with a fever, cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis. It creates a rash which starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. If the virus infects the lungs it can cause pneumonia. Measles in older children and adolescent causes seizures and brain damages.[12]Rubella also known as German measles causes a rash on the face and swelling of glands behind the ears. In some cases it has been seen that it can cause swelling in small joints and a fever. If pregnant women are exposed to rubella within the first trimester of their pregnancy, there is a 20% chance of the child will be born with a birth defect.[12] Protection against measles was first introduced in 1963, while vaccines for the mumps and rubella became available in 1967. These three vaccines were eventually combined in 1971 to become the MMR vaccine. However in 1988 Dr. Andrew Wakefield studied the link between the MMR vaccine and the “heightened risk of autism”[14]. The study focused on twelve children who had chronic intestinal disorder but had a history of normal mental development. [14] After receiving the MMR vaccines the children began to show signs of …show more content…
It has been uncovered that there has been an increased rate of diagnosing autism which directly correlates with MMR vaccine immunizations overtime .[2] Furthermore, studies have shown that when the injection is injected the gastrointestinal tract doesn’t function to its maximum potential.[6] The MMR vaccine conceivably affects the peripheral nerves in the gastrointestinal tract which causes serotonin, a neurotransmitter to build up.[6] People with an dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract have a higher rate of reflux.[6] Due this there is a build up of serotonin which damages the central nervous system.[6] The body is ultimately put out of balance and this causes problems to arise. From this it has been assumed that the bloodstream has impurities enter it that circulate to damage parts of the brain.[6] The parts of the brain that are damaged are different depending on the subject that has Autism.[1] But the anatomy of the central nervous system consists of the spinal cord and the brain, these components are noticeably effected in people who have Autism.[1] This damage to the central nervous system is how autism, a hyperactive disorder is likely to be formed from the MMR vaccine. Heterogeneity is found between a normal brain structure and a brain that has been impacted by autism,