Evidence of Harm: Mercury, Vaccines and Autism

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Wednesday June 08, 2005 · 8:15 AM PDT

2005/06/08 · 08:15

Today is "Evidence of Harm Day" in the autism community. I encourage anyone and everyone to buy a copy of reporter David Kirby's amazing book (see the ad in the NYT) on the controversy surrounding childhood vaccines, Thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) and the increased incidence of childhood autism.

Why? To draw attention to an issue that most of the media continues to ignore; and that the medical establishment refuses to acknowledge. To educate people about an important issue of children's health. To save lives. Kirby's book reads like a mystery or a thriller, but lays out the science involved in a coherent and rational manner. You can find out more about the book, as well as the subject at http://www.evidenceofharm.com, and after the jump, I'll explain why I care.
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