[mcmama]

When I was a kid, I had all the "childhood diseases". As a result of a bad case of measles, I am severely nearsighted. I have always thought that immunizations that can save children and adults from the complications of these illnesses is a good thing.
Recently, I have noticed that more people I know have autistic children, and there appears to be a relationship between immunizations and increased autism. Do you know anything about this?
Should we immunize for public health despite the risks to some individuals? Have you decided to not immunize your kids, and if so, what have the consequences been?