Fever Plus Mitochondrial Disease Could Be Risk Factor for Autistic Regression

Children diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum present with a wide variety of genetic and environmental issues. Subgroups of these individuals have mitochondrial dysfunction. Very recent research was done to examine mitochondrial dysfunction and its association with autistic regression following a fever. In this research the investigators identified 28 patients who met diagnostic criteria for autistic spectrum disorders and mitochondrial disease. Autistic regression occurred in 60.7% (17 of 28), a statistically significant increase over the general autistic spectrum disorder population. Of the 17 individuals with autistic regression, 70.6% (12 of 17) regressed with fever and 29.4% (5 of 17) regressed without identifiable linkage to fever or vaccinations.

These researchers also noted that none of the subjects showed regression with vaccination unless a febrile response was present. The researchers concluded that although the study is small, a subgroup of patients with mitochondrial disease may be at risk of autistic regression with fever. In addition, although recommended vaccinations schedules are appropriate in mitochondrial dysfunction, fever management appears important for decreasing regression risk.

Parents Blamed for Measles Outbreaks Due to Fear of Autism

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that from January to July of this year 131 cases of Measles were reported from 15 states. This is the highest number of Measles in the Unites States since 1996 and public health officials are blaming the growing number of parents who refuse to vaccinate their children due to the association of Measles with Autism.

Former NIH Director Says Research Vaccine-Autism Link; CBS News Exclusive

Jordan King was a typical baby. His parents called him vocal and vivacious. Then just before age 2, after a large battery of vaccinations, he simply withdrew from the world.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) use, MMR vaccination and Autism

Developing a fever after receiving a vaccine is a common event in many children, which has led numerous doctors to recommend taking acetaminophen before or after to reduce the chances of fever.

Vaccines Do Cause Autism

Watch the former head of the Center For Disease Control (CDC) publicly acknowledge that vaccines do cause autsim. Well in her defense she does say “autism-like” symptoms, but if someone has “autism-like” symptoms doesn’t that mean they have autism? Oh – about 9 months later she resigned her post.