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DOES MERCURY
CAUSE AUTISM?
Mercury, a dangerous toxin, has been used as a preservative in immunizations for 50 years. States required more immunizations in the late 1980’s. A 2 year old would have received 10-12 shots containing mercury, far exceeding allowable amounts for adults. In 1999, the Center for Disease Control, the Food & Drug Administration and the American Academy of Pediatricians recommended that mercury preservatives be removed from immunizations. Most manufacturers have voluntarily complied with the recommendations. Most influenza immunizations still contain these mercury-based preservatives. Recent information indicates that boys are affected four times more than girls. Recent genetic studies suggest that some persons are less able to detoxify mercury and therefore are more susceptible to its effects. While the increased prevalence of autism can be partially attributed to early detection, new understandings of the condition, etc., there seems to be growing concern among medical professionals that the correlation with the immunizations is significant. Therefore, it seems a prudent measure to reduce mercury exposure to infants, children and pregnant women. Editor’s Note: While a recent Institute of Medicine report claims no connection between thimerosal and autism, opponents claim the study used primarily epidemiology data rather than biological studies to arrive at its findings. Mr. Fords article suggests, while there may be no scientific data at this time, the coincidences are so dramatic that eliminating thimerosal from vaccinations is probably a wise move. For more information, contact Lujene Clark at: lgclark@nomercury.org
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THE SIMPLICITY OF “NO” In our meetings with the Governor’s staff and Anne Deaton, Dir. MR/DD relating to our opposition of her plan to remove 250 people from Habilitation Centers, the Governor has sided with us: “when the parent/guardian chooses not to explore an alternative home, their decision will be respected and final!” Her response: “while choice is fundamental, it cannot be the enemy of informed choice.” How about that! In other words, I’m going to do what I want in spite of parent wishes. And remember, she’s been in this business a couple of years, and parents have cared for their children for a lifetime! Mrs. Deaton always includes the “Ed D” notation behind her name. She may have a doctoral degree, but it’s evident that she doesn’t know or refuses to acknowledge the simplicity of NO! Need Help? Call our Hotline 1-800-417-8275 Need Information? E-mail us at: info@rcomo.org
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Emerging
medical data suggests that there may be a correlation between
immunizations containing mercury given children in the late 1980’s and
early 1990’s with the recent rise in autism!
…Calvin
Kaufmann
Revenues increased over original projections and as a
state, we were able to hold our own. Remember, over the past 3 years we
have lost millions of dollars in revenues, but at least this year we
have “stopped the bleeding.”
As a result, we were able to help provide:
Other issues we supported included:
A substantial amount of time was spent in opposing DMH’s downsizing
of Habilitation Centers. Arbitrarily deciding 250 residents will be
moved into the community against parent and guardian wishes is
unconscionable, especially when it doesn’t save money and there is a
shortage of quality providers. It’s still not over. We worked with
all the parent associations, the Governors staff, AFSCME and the
reorganized parent group at Nevada. Stay tuned; this will continue for
some time. As Bill Nance so aptly states, “our fight is never
finished.”
Many current legislators want more privatization of state services,
including residential placements. There is a committee studying it and
will make recommendations for next year’s legislative session. We need
to monitor their activities. Some of you may want to testify when they
come to your area. You can access them at: showmecompetition.org
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