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Key realities about autism, vaccines, vaccine-injury compensation, Thimerosal, and autism-related research
Dear Sheri,
This manuscript is now available at www.MedicalVeritas.com/vaccinemyth.pdf Section I concerning Fundamental Autism Realities is shown below; additional sections are provided in the full manuscript available at the above link. Sincerely, Gary S. Goldman, Ph.D. Key realities about autism, vaccines, vaccine-injury compensation, Thimerosal, and autism-related research Paul G. Kinga, PhD and Gary S. Goldmanb, PhD aScience Advisor, CoMeD, Inc. bEditor-in-Chief, Medical Veritas International Inc. 33A /Hoffman Avenue P.O. Box 847 Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034-1922 Pearblossom, CA 93553 Phone: +1 973 263 4843 after 19:00 Eastern Time Phone: +1 944 5661 Fax: +1 661 944-4483 Email: Email: Abstract The propaganda dispensed by Public health care and vaccine apologists is, at best, a weak attempt to rationalize the healthcare establishment?Ts positions using all the tools of doublespeak or, as George Orwell?Ts called it in his book 1984, ?onewspeak?, to: (a) mislead, (b) distort reality, (c) pretend to communicate, (d) make the bad seem good, (e) avoid and/or shift responsibility, (f) make the negative appear positive, (g) create a false verbal map of the world, and (h) create dissonance between reality and what their narrative said or did not say. Such propaganda often relies on half-truths and/or superficially logical, but foundationally flawed, phrasing. However, this propaganda is fundamentally flawed and based on pseudo-science or non-reviewable statistical studies of medical records, where, contrary to ethical science, the study design, data selection/rejection criteria, exact approach used to evaluate the data, and/or the original data itself are kept confidential making independent evaluation/verification of the published findings impossible. A review of the statements from an article in the November 1, 2007 issue of the Skeptical Inquirer that is entitled ?oVaccines and Autism: Myths and Misconceptions? by Steven Novella, MD (which was found online at http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-170731919.html) triggered this presentation of the factual realities that rebut the myths/misconceptions presented in that article and/or in similar articles published and/or underwritten by the purveyors of vaccines and vaccination recommendations. Each myth/misconception is summarized in a short statement and then addressed by presenting the factual reality and when appropriate, providing peer-reviewed references that support this reality. © Copyright 2008, Medical Veritas International, Inc. All rights reserved. Keywords: autism, mercury poisoning, vaccines, myths and misconceptions I. Fundamental Autism Realities Autism myth #1: Autism is a disorder whose cause is unknown. Reality: Autism is a disorder that is diagnosed by a defined set of symptoms/behaviors (according to the DSM-IV or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 4th edition) that are known to have multiple causes, some of which are known (e.g., Thalidomide, alcohol consumption, and synthetic retinoids [synthetic Vitamin A derivatives] taken during pregnancy, and poisoning by heavy metals such as lead and mercury [most recently, via Thimerosal]).[1] In general, there are two recognized types of autism: congenital and regressive (or delayed-onset) autism. However, with the recommendations: a) to inoculate pregnant women with a potential Rh-factor blood incompatibility with a Thimerosal-preserved serum (a Rho(D) serum) at 28 weeks, during any amniocentesis or spotting episode in the late 1980s to early 2000s)[2] and b), starting in 2002, to vaccinate pregnant woman with influenza vaccines that are Thimerosal-preserved,[3] it has obviously become increasingly difficult to differentiate between these two types of autism. Autism myth #2: Those having a diagnosis of autism or a diagnosis of mercury poisoning do not have the same symptoms. Reality: The set of symptoms used to diagnose autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders are the same as or highly similar to the symptoms seen in individuals with sub-acute mercury poisoning. In addition, other non-neurological symptoms (e.g, severe gastrointestinal dysfunction, dystonia) are exhibited by those who have a diagnosis of sub-acute (less than ultimately lethal) mercury poisoning because Thimerosal is an all-systems poison (e.g., cardiovascular, endocrine, dermal, etc.) The reality of the preceding has been repeatedly established and discussed by Dr. King[4] who presents comparative listings of and references for the similarity between the symptoms of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders and those of sub-acute mercury poisoning. To aid the reader, a portion of the information provided in Dr. King?Ts reference is presented in Table I below. Table I: Summary Comparison of ?oTraits? of Autism and Mercury Poisoning Where differences in typical language exist, ?oAutism/ASD? is designated by ?o(ASD)?; ?oMercury Poisoning? by ?o(HgP?) Psychiatric Disturbances Social deficits, social withdrawal, shyness. Repetitive, preservative, stereotypic behaviors; obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Depression/depressive traits, mood swings, flat affect; impaired face recognition. Anxiety; schizoid tendencies; irrational fears. Irritability, aggression, temper tantrums. Lacks eye contact; impaired visual fixation (HgP). Problems in joint attention (ASD). Speech and Language Deficits Loss of speech, delayed language, failure to develop speech. Dysarthria; articulation problems. Speech comprehension deficits. Verbalizing and word retrieval problems (HgP). Echolalia, word use and pragmatic errors (ASD). Sensory Abnormalities Abnormal sensation in mouth and extremities. Sound sensitivity; mild to profound hearing loss. Abnormal touch sensations; touch aversion. Over-sensitivity to light; blurred vision. Motor Disorders Flapping, myoclonal jerks, choreiform movements, circling, rocking, toe walking, unusual postures. Deficits in eye-hand coordination; limb apraxia; intention tremors (HgP). Problems with intentional movement or imitation (ASD). Abnormal gait and posture, clumsiness and incoordination; difficulties sitting, lying, crawling, and walking; problem on one side of body. Cognitive Impairments Borderline intelligence, mental retardation - some cases reversible. Poor concentration, attention, response inhibition (HgP). Shifting attention (ASD). Uneven performance on IQ subtests; verbal IQ higher than performance IQ. Poor short-term, verbal, and auditory memory. Poor visual and perceptual motor skills; impairment in simple reaction time (HgP). Lower performance on timed tests (ASD). Deficits in understanding abstract ideas & symbolism; degeneration of higher mental powers (HgP). Sequencing, planning & organizing (ASD); difficulty carrying out complex commands. Unusual Behaviors Self-injurious behavior, e.g. head banging. ADHD traits. Agitation, unprovoked crying, grimacing, staring spells. Sleep difficulties. Physical Disturbances Hyper- or hypotonia; abnormal reflexes; decreased muscle strength, especially upper body; incontinence; problems chewing, swallowing. Rashes, dermatitis, eczema, itching. Diarrhea; abdominal pain/discomfort, constipation, "colitis.? Anorexia; nausea (HgP)/vomiting (ASD); poor appetite (HgP). Restricted diet (ASD). Lesions of ileum and colon; increased gut permeability. Autism myth #3: Evidence is accumulating that autism is largely a genetic disorder (Szatmari 2008). Reality: Despite the large-scale genetic studies to pinpoint the ?oautism? genes, to date, only a small percentage of those with a diagnosis of autism have been found to have any identified genetic abnormalities (e.g., Fragile X, downs syndrome, Tay Sachs). Even children with, for example, Fragile X, where some are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, many do not have this diagnosis.[5] Additionally, those with ties to public health and the pharmaceutical industry know that a growing body of scientific fact has established and supports the reality that vaccines and/or the mercury in some of them can and do, in many instances, cause the neurodevelopmental harm that generates the set of symptoms used to diagnose autism. To date, even the largest studies have failed to find any definitive genetic pattern that is always associated with autism. Furthermore, public health officials and vaccine apologists ignore the genetic reality that Thimerosal is a proven teratogen and mutagen that, for decades, has been known to induce genetic harm.[6] Given the preceding realities, it may be that many of the genetic anomalies appearing today may be the result of generations of the apparently knowing mercury poisoning of babies - first by Calomel (in the late 1880s to the early 1940s inn the U.S. and until the mid-1950s in Australia) and, more recently (from the 1930s onward), by Thimerosal in vaccines as well as by Thimerosal and other mercury compounds (e.g., phenyl mer*curic salts) in other drugs. Research scientists (not ?oMercury alarmists?) know: · The scientifically sound studies support the ?oThimerosal in vaccines causes autism? hypothesis and · The ?onegative evidence? of which vaccine apologists speak is derived from provably less-than-sound, improperly manipulated and/or intentionally misdesigned studies. Autism myth #4: The families that have children who regressed into autism have always been anti-vaccine. Reality: Often these families who have become resistant to the states?T recommended vaccinations and/or the CDC?Ts recommended vaccination schedules have adhered to the recommended childhood immunization schedule and only began to oppose the current vaccination program after they or their children have actually experienced a serious adverse reaction. Thus, most of the families who have children who have regressed into autism have not always been anti-vaccine and, in some cases, still support the giving of some vaccines to children. Autism myth #5: The autism ?oepidemic? does not represent a true increase in the disorder, but rather is an artifact of expanding the diagnosis (now referred to as autism spectrum disorder, ASD) and increased surveillance (Taylor 2006). Reality: Since the 1990s, the number of children enrolled in special education classes has vastly increased for children in the autism spectrum. Thus, it is clear that most of the increase is real and not related to ?oexpanding the diagnosis? or ?oincreased surveillance.? See, for example: California Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Developmental Services, ?oAUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS Changes In The California Caseload An Update: 1999 through 2002,? Sacramento, CA (April 2003). Autism myth #6: The science involving vaccines and autism is complex, making it difficult for the average person to sift through all the misdirection and misinformation. Reality: Ask the ?oaverage person? the fundamental question: ?oDo you think that injecting soluble organic mercury into babies mercury poisons them?? - most, pause for a moment, and then answer, ?oYes!? ?oYes, I do? or ?oYes, of course.? Since Thimerosal-derived mercury poisoning has been proven for many children with an autism diagnosis who have been tested for mercury poisoning, there is no longer any need for the ?oaverage person to sift through all the misdirection and misinformation? that has been and is still being put out by those with an overriding interest in maintaining the status quo. The ever-increasing evidence shows that Thimerosal is a major causal factor for childhood behavioral and developmental disorders, including ADHD and the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism myth #7: Currently, the evidence leads to the firm conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism. Reality: The proofs of causation given in this manuscript, and in particular Section II. Vaccines, IV. Thimerosal, and V. Wakefield/Geier?Ts Research, and the government?Ts concession in Hannah Poling v. Sec. HHS (case #: 02-1466V) discussed in Section III. NVICP, should provide the reader with scientifically sound evidence leading to the firm conclusion that? Thimerosal-containing vaccines are a major causal factor in autism. Thimerosal in vaccines has been, and still is, a major causal factor that underlies most diagnoses of an autism spectrum disorder as well as many other developmental and childhood disorders, In addition, there is evidence that MMR vaccine is a causal factor in some cases where a child is subsequently diagnosed with regressive autism. Thus, the reality is that, when administered to developing children, vaccines can and do ?ocause autism.? [1] April 2007 (PowerPoint Presentation) by Dr. Larry Needham, Chief, Organic Analytical Toxicology Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ?oExposure (To Stressors) and Autism Spectrum Disorders? to the Institute of Medicine of the US National Academy of Sciences. [2] a. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1976). Current uses of Rho immune globulin and detection of antibodies. ACOG Tech Bull.35. b. Bowman JM, Chown B, Lewis M, Pollock JM. Rh isoimmunization during pregnancy: antenatal prophylaxis. Can Med Assoc J 1978; 118:623-7. c. Bowman JM, Pollock JM. Antenatal prophylaxis of Rho isommunization: 28-weeks?T-gestation service program. Can Med Assoc J. 1978; 118:627-30. d. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1981). The selective use of Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhlG). ACOG Tech Bull 61. e. Pollack W. Rh hemolytic disease of the newborn; its cause and prevention. Prog Clin Biol Res 1981; 70:185-203. f. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1990). Prevention of D isoimmunization. ACOG Tech Bull. 147. [3] Bridges CB, Fukuda K, Uyeki TM, Cox NJ, Singleton JA. Prevention and Control of Influenza Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 2002 Apr 12; 51(RR03):1-31. [4] Appendix A, ?oComparison Of: The Characteristics of ?~Autism?T To Those For Mercury Poisoning,? in Thimerosal Causes Mercury Poisoning I-A Rebuttal to Dr. Novellaa's Views (30 Aug. 2005). Available online at www. mercury-freedrugs.org/docs/Thimerosal _Causes_Mercury_Poisoning.pdf [5] Richard Lathe. Autism, Brain, and Environment, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, England, 288pp, 2006. Hardback, ISBN: 978-1-84310-438-4. [6] a. Goncharuk GA. Experimental investigation of the effect of organomercury pesticides on generative functions and on progeny. Hyg Sanit. 1971; 36:40-3. [Note: Paper shows second-generation effects even though the first-generation progeny were not given organic mercury-containing compounds-clearly showing teratogenic effects to the first-generation progeeny?Ts reproductive systems.] b. Verschaeve L, Kirsch-Volders M, Susanne C, et al. Genetic damage induced by occupationally low mercury exposure. 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