Posted on March 10, 2009 in Latest News
According to a new study by Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, measles infection may protect kids from allergies. Previous studies to find a link between measles infections, vaccinations and allergies produced negative, positive and neutral results. This European study is the first one to find a strong link between measles infection, vaccinations and allergies
The researchers noted that in the past decades, there have been increased vaccinations and decreased childhood infections. However, they also noted that allergy rates have also shot up at the same time. To find out the link between measles infection, vaccinations and allergies, this study was undertaken
Study By Karolinska Institute In Stockholm
The researchers studied about 12, 540 children between ages 5 to 13 years, who were brought up in a farming environment. They had an anthroscopic lifestyle, which means less use of antibiotics, medications and vaccinations; this lifestyle also includes consuming biodynamic food.
Among the children, 73% were vaccinated against measles. About 20% were infected with measles ( this includes 11% of kids who were vaccinated). The researchers found out that the following:
- Among the kids who did not have measles infection, those who were vaccinated were more at risk of allergies
- Kids who had measles were less likely to have allergies. However, this was not true if the kids were vaccinated
This studies indicates that measles may help in fighting allergies. It also indicates that vaccinations may increase the risk of allergies. Further studies are required to know fully the impact of vaccinations, childhood infections on future allergies
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