Ok, so i don't want to open a can of worms by bringing this up, i know immunisation is a controversial topic especially for people whose kids are on the spectrum and i don't want to offend anyone or start a debate. I'm just after some advice and information really and i'm not sure where to get it.

Ok so DS2 is due for his 12month needles. I have been dreading them because i am really undecided about whether or not i want him to get them. I know it sounds stupid but with all the controvery around whether or not the MMRI shot triggers ASD, i am really nervous about DS2 getting it. TBH i am undecided on the topic BUT as i'm sure you would all understand, because DS1 is on the spectrum i am just super cautious IYKWIM.

I truly believe that DS1 was born with his traits and i don't think anything 'triggered' his ASD (well not outside the womb anyway) BUT i can't help wondering if the MMRI shot perhaps contributed to it? I don't know, like i said i'm really undecided. But it is interesting that after DS1 hit one (around the time he had the shot) something happened. He was always in a 'fog' but at one the tantrums started, and they weren't normal tanties..i mean full on crazy drop of a hat screaming fits. He wouldn't go a day without a meltdown. Like i said i don't know if the MMRI had anything to do with it, it could have just been that his little body was going through a huge developmental change and he couldn't cope with it. I do find even now that when he has a growth spurt he goes a bit nutty and we have a few bad weeks where he regresses.

Anyway so the reasonable part of me thinks that i should just give DS2 the shot, he's had the others and all was fine...but there is this horrible fear inside me and i can't bear the thought of something bad happening. I think a part of me would die inside if the shot triggered an underlying tendancy towards ASD. DS2 is developing normally and is very different to his brother at the same age. There is no 'fog' and its so beautiful to see him playing 'normally'. But i still can't help thinking 'what if'?.

Anyway so i'm wondering if there is a number i can call to get some info? I don't want info on whether or not the MMRI shot causes ASD, like i said thats a can of worms. But i would like some info on whether or not i can give him the other shots and leave out MMRI or if i can delay the shots until he's older and i've made up my mind... does anyone know where i can find this out?

Thank in advance