Bill would ban ‘mercury vaccine’

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Bill would ban ‘mercury vaccine’

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2006/dec/10/bill_would_ban_mercury_vaccine/

Bill would ban ‘mercury vaccine’ By Rothschild

Sunday, December 10, 2006

The first bill in the legislative hopper for the 2007 session

is one near and dear to Lawrence’s Weinmaster and a number of parents

across the state.

Senate Bill 1 would ban the use of mercury-based thimerosal in childhood

vaccines.

“I’m somewhat optimistic that it will pass this session,” Weinmaster said.

“We’re going to give it our best try.”

Weinmaster and many others claim that thimerosal, which is used as a

preservative in some vaccines, has caused the recent increase in the number of

autistic children. Weinmaster’s 15-year-old son, Adam, has several impairments

that she attributes to vaccinations.

Federal officials maintain there is no association between the disorders

and thimerosal. Critics, however, say the studies are flawed and note that

mercury is a known toxin.

In recent years, thimerosal is being used less and less in vaccines,

according to health officials. And at least six states have banned or are

phasing out the use of thimerosal.

“If mercury is not a necessary element, I don’t think we should have it

in vaccinations,” said Senate Democratic Leader Hensley, of Topeka, who

has authored the bill.

During the 2006 legislative session, the bill didn’t survive the crush of

last-minute legislation.

Sen. Jim Barnett, R-Emporia, chairman of the committee that considered the

measure, said he would be glad to take it up again.

“We will give it very careful and thorough consideration,” Barnett said.

More about the mercury vaccine

Mercury preservative in vaccines won’t be restricted (10-25-06)

Proposal to ban vaccine ingredient will have to wait (05-19-06)

Mother pushes for vaccine ban (04-16-06)

Senate Bill 537

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Posted by Dracul (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at 4:34

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The use of mercury in a vaccine is insane. Mercury is a known neurotoxin

- an adult exposed to mercury is almost certain to have some form of

neurological damage (if not death).

There is a reason that the " Mad Hatter " character in " Alice In Wonderland " was

called " mad " - hat makers used to use mercury in the process of making hats.

This caused them to have short lives and many different health problems due to

the exposure to mercury. Many of health problems consisted of " nervous " muscle

tics, vision problems, and speech difficultly.

Posted by lubyloo (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at 4:42

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Here's one some info from a credible source on this topic. From the

American Academy of Pediatrics: " No scientific data link thimerosal used as a

preservative in vaccines with any pediatric neurologic disorder, including

autism. " I hope that Sen. Barnett and his colleagues do give this bill very

thoughtful consideration.

http://www.aap.org/profed/thimaut-may03....

Posted by ASBESTOS (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at

7:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dracul, the mercury has to be " metylized " or oxidized to be taken up in

the in the human body. The " madhatters " , were poisioned from solvents

" mehtylizing " AND the heat which volitalized the Mercury.

Thimerosal banning by some well meaning menbers of a backward legislature

may not be the answer. Have they offset this increase in autism, with the

increase in Childhood mortalitity form the diseases? Remember too that it has

been used for a long time, and just now the autism rate is creeping up?

Kansas if you remember has a childhood mortality rate that is much higher

than the national average. I think they need to check out other things of

consequence rahter than this. Remember we have a lot in this legislature that

clings to " Intelligent Design " as a viable option fo science.

So here we have a legislator that has an autistic child and she BELIEVES it

is from the thimerasol? ANd now she wants to pass a ban on it. Pass a law for

the narrow prupose of her child? Conflict of Interest if you ask me. Yes I

feel for her. But the link for thimerasol and autism is simply not proven.

This is a feel good do nothing law, because thimerasol use is tapering off

for better perservatives. A law that does not need to exist.

Posted by oldgoof (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at 8:48

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I'm sorry...given the choice between believing KS legislators & vs

groups like the National Academy of Sciences and the Inst. of Medicine, I

choose the latter.

Posted by kugrad (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at 9:18

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The key phrase here is " mercury based. " The preservative is NOT just

plain old mercury, as in the stuff found in old glass thermometers that

everyone knows is dangerous. Let science rule the day here. There is no

connection between thimerasol and autism.

Posted by Bubarubu (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at

9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is this a " feel-good " law? Sure it is. Most childhood vaccines never

contained thimerosal and its use is being phased out. However, if parents think

there is a link between thimerosal and autism, that makes them less likely to

get their children immunized properly, which presents a public health problem.

Given the limited value of thimerosal and limited direct impact of the law, if

it makes certain parents more likely to immunize their kids, is it really

something to oppose? Worst case scenario, the state bans the use of a

preservative that is already being replaced and there is no effect whatsoever.

Posted by Sigmund (anonymous) on December 10, 2006 at 9:50

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Worst case scenario is that some vaccines will not be available to Kansas

kids during the period when thimerosal has not been replaced. The Kansas

Legislature should stay out of this and allow Kansas parents and their

pediatricians to choose what is best for their kids.

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