1997 MMR AND AUTISM VACCINE REPORT

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GALLUP_R@... wrote:

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> Approximately 25 autistic children are receiving the intravenous

> gamma globulin (IVIG) treatment for their autoimmune dysregulation

> by Dr. Oleske in New Jersey/New York area. The following is

> a brief report from Drs. Donna Tella Graffino and Tina Zecca who

> are working with Dr. Oleske of UMDNJ, Newark, New Jersey that was

> given to the NICHD in Bethesda, land:

>

> " Elevated Rubeola Titers in Autistic Children "

>

> " T. Zecca, D. Graffino. M.Lania-Howarth, M. Passannante, J. Oleske..

> NJMS, Children's Hospital of NJ, Newark, NJ "

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> " The syndrome of autism is a clinical entity affecting 20 out of

> 10,000 children. We have evaluated the possible role of MMR in

> the pathogenesis of autism by comparing rubeola titers in

> autistic and normal children. Among 16 children diagnosed with

> autism followed in our clinical practice, we noted these children

> to have a 3 fold increase in their rubeola titers over expected

> normal range. A Wilcoxon Kruskal Wallis test comparing 13 rubeola

> titers from normal children reveals a statistically significant

> P-value of 0.0050. Subjectively, parents have stated that their

> children's developmental milestones deteriorated following MMR

> vaccination. Neurological sequelae following MMR are widely

> reported. MMR therefore may play a role in the pathogenesis of

> autism. The elevated titers of anti-measles antibodies in autistic

> children may signify a chronic activation of the immune system

> against this neurotropic virus. "

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>

> As a parent, I like to thank Karin Schumacher, Barbara Loe Fisher,

> Kathi , Meryl Dorey, Marie Van-Es, Sheri Nakken and others

> that are out in front on the vaccination research and safety issue..

> Also, Dr. Bernard Rimland of the Autism Research Institute in the

> U.S. has been out in front of this issue for several years now

> ( see Vol.9, No.3, 1995 Autism Research Review International

> newsletter, page 3 " Is There An Autism Epidemic? " - 1. Increased

> use of antibiotics 2. Vaccinations 3. Pollution )..

>

> Ray Gallup

> A parent

> Gallup_R@...

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