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The MMR
(measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine does not contain Thimerosal. Unlike
most vaccines, the MMR is a live-virus vaccine and therefore does not
need Thimerosal as a preservative. However, the fact that the MMR is a
triple live-virus vaccine is part of the problem. The goal of a live
virus is to trigger a mild immune response and build immunity. This may
work in a healthy child. However, many children who develop autism are
already burdened with mercury poisoning by the time they receive the
MMR at 12-18 months. Mercury impairs the immune system, and the live
virus, rather than triggering a mild response, can overwhelm an
impaired immune system. A virus' goal is to find a host and recreate.
There is scientific proof that many autistic children have their
intestinal walls lined with the measles virus received from the MMR
vaccine. The virus is able to host and replicate due to the impaired
immune system of the child. Some doctors believe the live MMR virus
traps heavy metals within the cells of the body and further impairs the
body's ability to excrete metals. The reason some parents report
immediate regression in their child's behavior after an MMR vaccine is
that, for some children, it may be the proverbial straw that breaks the
camel's back.
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