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My daughter is 11 months. I went through the same thoughts you did before she had her shots. I talked to the Dr. about some of my concerns and the ONLY vaccine I decided against was the Rotovirus. In my opinion that vaccine has not been around long enough for me to be totally ok with giving it to my child. I declined it every visit and they had no problems with not giving it. That being said, my child is not in daycare, a place that she would potentially catch that virus so I felt safer not giving it for that reason also.
As far as Autism goes, there is no know proof that vaccines are related. There is some speculation about a preservative used in some vaccines though. They are now saying that Autism could be more linked with the age of the child's father. Who knows though??
I say go with the vaccines. I did, my child has had no problems and I feel safer knowing she is protected from at least some diseases.
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