http://www.southtynesidetoday.co.uk/newsstory.asp?storyid=24756&arc=True

 

we want mmr jab answers

A MUM who believes her son's autism is directly linked to the controversial MMR vaccine today begged health bosses: "Give us some answers."

Joyce Turner has always regretted allowing her son David, now 12, to have the three-in-one jab when he was a tot.
The youngster's co-ordination and speech started to deteriorate after he had the vaccine.
Joyce and husband Terry, of Rede Avenue, Hebburn, are convinced that his physical decline was a direct result of the jab.
The couple felt so strongly that there was a connection between the two, they underwent a barrage of genetic tests before having another child.
They were given the all-clear and their daughter Lucy, five, is perfectly healthy.
But despite their strong feelings, the couple are not seeking compensation - all they want are answers and action.
Joyce said: "We can't be 100 per cent sure that the jab resulted in David's autism, but we believe there is enough of a doubt to at least allow parents to have the single vaccine."
The couple even changed their GP when he refused to allow Lucy to have the single jab.
Joyce said: "After what happened to David, we were adamant Lucy would have the single jab."
South Tyneside public health chief Dr Bashir Malik said there was no evidence to link the MMR jab and autism.

14/02/2002

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