Why is MMR specifically blamed for autism, but not the earlier vaccines?
Hi everyone. Im a new mom trying to understand this topic better, and I’d really appreciate respectful answers from both sides.
Before having my baby, I always trusted vaccines without questioning them. Since becoming a mom, I’ve come across a lot of information online claiming that vaccines can be dangerous. The problem is that I don’t have a scientific background, so when I read pro-vaccine arguments and anti-vaccine arguments, both can sound convincing to me.
One thing I don’t understand is why the **MMR vaccine** is so often blamed for causing autism, while babies receive several vaccines much earlier (at 2 and 4 months) that some people also say contain aluminum.
If the concern is vaccines in general, why is MMR discussed so much more than the earlier ones? Is it because of the timing (around the age when autism symptoms often become noticeable), because of specific ingredients, or for some other reason?
Im genuinely trying to understand the reasoning behind this claim, not start an argument. Thanks in advance for explaining.