That is unusual. The doctor I know (she is sat on my lap :)) tells me that it was probably just a doctor mistaking the danger signs of "vaccine moaner" and tryi

That is unusual. The doctor I know (she is sat on my lap :)) tells me that it was probably just a doctor mistaking the danger signs of "vaccine moaner" and trying to avoid an argument. Which is inexcusable "bedside manner" and they should be held up for it. But the bottom line is; yep, maybe it was caused by the MMR vaccine. Maybe not. The real secret is that medicine, even tried and tested medicine, causes all sorts of random and unexpected results in a tiny amount of people - which is why those boxes list silly numbers of symptoms (i.e. I challenge you to find a medicine that doesn't potentially cause nausea :)). It's not so much that doctors are encouraged not to admit these side effects, it is that they know it is a product of random variance. The actual problem is; you can't rationally explain this to people. The majority simply don't "get it" and it risks persisting fear over proven (and safe) medicines. So the question is; is it morally right or wrong to do so? So... yeh it could have been a Vaccine. It could have been a random coincidence (that happens a LOT, particularly in young children when parents happen to be looking for a change). It could have been simply the fact someone stuck a needle in her triggering some medical phenomena (also relatively common). The doctor should have told you all this, and they need a kicking for failing to be open with you :) However: My point is, examine any claims by government or big Pharm or sensational reports about autism very carefully and make up your own mind. Is a point I wholeheartedly agree with.