Re: FW: An article from Pediatrics (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)

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There are more links between autism and vaccines than the thimerosal

piece, and collectively, all the pieces (several SLAMS to a weak or

immature immune system) may indeed add up to an increase in autism.

Parents who fail to look at the whole picture and continue to

vaccinate may be putting their autistic children at more risk.

That's why I am not an opponent of vaccination, but I am a proponent

of an educated parent. Thimerosal is one " chapter " in a

bigger " book " of why vaccines may contribute to autism.

I'm not sure autism rates will decrease until we quit giving

multiple vaccinations and stop doing them so early.

Vaccinating a child who is less than six months old is risky,

according to Cave, MD. Vaccinating a premature baby

(before he/she is supposed to be born) is even riskier. Have you

read her book?

I don't understand how you determined that is autistic from

birth when he received a chicken pox vaccine in the NICU. How can

you say with such certaintly the chicken pox vaccine didn't

interrupt the development of his prematurely born immune system and

CNS? Are you basing this on Apgars or something else?

I'm trying to understand, to learn more, because I talk to parents

all the time about how to make an educated decision on whether to

vaccinate (or whether to do boosters) their children. I wasn't

given the full story before I allowed my children to be vaccinated,

and I have major guilt for not having found the full story on my

own. On the other hand, I do encounter parents quite often who

don't want the full story, and I have to learn to respect that, even

if it involves a close family member. *sigh*

Penny

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On a side note,

Hearing Barbara Loe Fisher, Major Sonny Bates, and the head of the

Lyme Disease group has sickened me in regards to the sloppiness of

how we make vaccinations in this country. The anthrax vaccine was

produced in a facility that didn't meet the right standards of

cleanliness, and the vaccine, tainted in it's own factory, was

delivered and injected into our military personnel, making so many

of them very sick. The vaccine-damaged individuals are not allowed

to sue the factory that made the vaccine, even though there were

numerous problems inside the facility. (research Major Sonny Bates

on the internet for the anthrax story).

> Attached below is an article sent to me, two weeks ago, by my good

friend,

> and 's Pediatrician, when I was having some concerns about

mercury.

> Like I've said before, was born autistic, and was not

regressive, so I

> cannot speak for those children who may have suffered because of

vaccines,

> but has not; (don't be angry with me--this is just an open

forum).

> Because I am a researcher and writer (once a college instructor

B.A. [before

> ]), I found the research in this article to be compelling and

to put me

> at ease regarding any issues of and mercury.

>

> I asked our pediatrician if I could share it with you, and he said

yes. As

> we know, science is ever evolving, thanks to Darwin, the Industrial

> Revolution, Technology, Discovery Channel, Zoom (See PBS, and

Dexter's

> Laboratory):-) Anyhow, if you have compelling research and

articles on the

> mercury question please share them, as they are beneficial to all.

>

> If this link has already been posted, I apologize. Also, although

the

> article is not too long, the medical jargon may be murky, but it

is an

> interesting publishing. Mostly, I love igniting democratic open

forum and

> debate.

>

> Thanks,

> Dawn

>

> An article from Pediatrics

> (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)

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> has sent this article to you from Pediatrics:

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> Thimerosal and Autism?

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> http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/111/3/674?

maxtoshow=?

> eaf

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I'm with you! How old is your son? Mine's five.

Love,

Dawn

-----Original Message-----From: Ron H. Letwinski Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:45 PMTo: EverydayMiraclesAutism Subject: Re: Re: FW: An article from Pediatrics (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)Penny,I really liked what you had to say, but I find trying to be an informedparent has about driven me to the loony bin! I think someone once told me tostop doing so much research about HOW, WHY and WHEN this happened to my son.Just when I think I have a bit of control in what I'm feeling or what we aredoing for my boy I find out about 20 other options. I cannot help but feeltotally frustrated that there are no real, concrete answers. I hate it, Ihate that people ask me what is autism, and how did my son get it and Ihonestly do not know what to say. How can I possibly explain that therecould be various causes and people look at me like What? I do know twothings 1 my son will not have his second MMR shot and I want to try thisdiet other than that god only knows. Sounding off feel pretty good.Thanks, An article from Pediatrics> > (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------> >> > has sent this article to you from Pediatrics:> >> >> > Thimerosal and Autism?> >> > http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/111/3/674?> maxtoshow=?> > eaf> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------>>>> Support Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portionof every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received willbe used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities, therapy,famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM>>

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Dawn,

My son will be 4 in November, by the way I called your hair person at Marshall Fields to try and cut my son's hair. She said thank you for putting her name out there.

An article from Pediatrics> > (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------> >> > has sent this article to you from Pediatrics:> >> >> > Thimerosal and Autism?> >> > http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/111/3/674?> maxtoshow=?> > eaf> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------>>>> Support Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portionof every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received willbe used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities, therapy,famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM>>

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Dawn

Once again your story has made me cry. I could not have imagined going through all you did to bring your beautiful baby boy into this world. I would have vaccinated my preemie too and would tdo it today,under the circumstances... even after what I know about vaccicnes. The thought or risk of the alternative (by not vaccinating) is something I could never consider. Thank God we do have choices and Thank God your son has come so far and continues to make such great progress!!!! (give yourslf a pat on the back too!)

As far as thinking he is superman or Wes this is a good thing! My nephew Brett who is VERY much typical and graduated this summer from high school was a ghostbuster (peter vackmin ?) for TWO years. Even in the summer time he would wear his snowsuit and boots. He literally told everyone he met his name was "peter vakim". Then one day he seen Bill Murrayy in another movie, I think it was Groundhog (i'm laughing so hard right now) he was so astonished & amazed he couldn't figure it out. My sister explained how Murray was an actor, etc.... And the next day shopping at Kmart the clerk said "hi cutie whats your name" and he said "Bill Murray". Brett was such a funny/quirky kid growing up, playing with toys still, way after his friends gave them up...As i look back now at how intense or compulsive he, I see lots of similarties in and it gives me another glimmer of hope he is going to be fine.

Love, Lynda

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I too am tired,frustrated and overwhelmed at all the information, and wish there was ONE BOOK...that said:

Chapter 1: Start Here.....We ALL finally agree!!! wouldn't that be nice!!

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I like your thinking......and maybe one day, because of all that we do to educate others, there will be this book :0)

-----Original Message-----From: Ted Cullinan Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 2:20 PMTo: EverydayMiraclesAutism Subject: Re: Re: FW: An article from Pediatrics (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)

I too am tired,frustrated and overwhelmed at all the information, and wish there was ONE BOOK...that said:

Chapter 1: Start Here.....We ALL finally agree!!! wouldn't that be nice!! Support Everyday Miracles by shopping online at IGIVE.COM, where a portion of every purchase is donated to this support network. Proceeds received will be used for a variety of functions, such as educational activities, therapy, famiy outings, etc. http://www.igive.com/EDM

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I keep looking for my kids to come with one of those instruction

tags that says, " Do not remove under penalty of law... "

> I like your thinking......and maybe one day, because of all that

we do to

> educate others, there will be this book :0)

> Re: Re: FW: An article from

Pediatrics

> (http://pediatrics.aappublications.org)

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> I too am tired,frustrated and overwhelmed at all the

information, and wish

> there was ONE BOOK...that said:

>

> Chapter 1: Start Here.....We ALL finally agree!!! wouldn't

that be

> nice!!

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>