Autism Spin Versus Autism Trends—Rising Prevalence in Black and Hispanic Children
By the Children’s Health Defense Team
Despite the 2018 report of the 15% increase in ASD prevalence, the CDC cast a positive spin on its findings by hypothesizing that white ASD prevalence had largely stabilized and praised the increased prevalence as a reflection of “the catch-up of Hispanics and blacks who had been historically underascertained."
Dissatisfied with the “better diagnosis” explanation, researchers Cynthia Nevison and Walter Zahorodny have published a new study critiquing the “catch-up” hypothesis —as well as pointing to worsening racial/ethnic disparities.
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An Open Letter to Nick Paumgarten, Author of “The Message of Measles"
Editorial by Alison Fujito, CHD Contributing Writer
In an open letter to Mr. Paumgarten, Alison Fujito states: "...it’s long past time to address the misinformation in articles like yours, which paints such an intensely biased, extremist picture of those who delay or even refuse vaccines, that by my definition, it does not qualify as journalism."
"In the first place, please stop calling us 'anti-vaxxers.' WE VACCINATED OUR CHILDREN. Our sons and daughters had medically, documented, serious adverse reactions to vaccines. Not redness, swelling, or a little fever, but autoimmune reactions, neurological reactions like seizure, encephalopathy, or loss of consciousness, and a host of others with long-term sequelae. Yet our children’s injuries are dismissed and ignored, while we are inexplicably —and unethically— told we must continue to vaccinate to protect others. Why wouldn’t we protest?"
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CA SB276 Update—Voted Out of Committee
As with all CA bills costing over $150,000, CA 276 has been in the CA Appropriations Committee for many weeks. If not voted out of committee it would, like other bills there, die in committee. It is with heavy hearts that we report that SB276 was passed out of the Appropriations Committee today by a vote of 13 to 5. But all isn’t lost! The next steps for the bill are the Assembly and Senate Floor votes where it is expected to pass, then on to the Governor’s desk for signature into law. It is the latter where CA citizens can still make a difference. The last hope is a veto from Gov. Newsom. CA advocates ask that you call Gov. Newsom’s office, 916-445-2841, to voice your opposition to SB 276. You can also go to https://www.gov.ca.gov to leave a comment for Gov. Newsom.
Editorials regarding SB276 this week:
The True Purpose of Cal SB276, By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., CHD Chairman
SB 276 Will Violate the Doctor-Patient Relationship by Eliminating Medical Exemptions, Op-Ed to California Globe by Mary Holland, Esq.
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More Evidence that Fluoride Lowers IQ: Will the CDC Keep Ignoring It?
By the Children’s Health Defense Team
At present, more Americans drink fluoridated water than in all other countries combined. The CDC acknowledges no dangers of water fluoridation other than mentioning the risk of dental fluorosis, the most visible sign of fluoride toxicity.
There are dozens of studies outside the U.S., linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ, but American media outlets have remained mostly silent. The latest study on fluoride’s IQ effects (published August 19) has received more attention, perhaps because it appeared in one of the nation’s top pediatric journals, JAMA Pediatrics.
Funded, in part by the U.S. government, the Canada-based study indicates once again, that moms’ exposure to fluoride during pregnancy can result in lower IQ scores in their children.
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Update on NY Lawsuit, CHD Will Appeal & FAQ About the Beginning of the School Year
On August 23rd, Judge Denise Hartman issued a decision denying the preliminary injunction/stay sought on behalf of 26,000 children and their families affected by the repeal of vaccine religious exemptions. CHD and Michael Sussman appealed the decision. Yesterday, the Honorable Christine Clark denied our stay but referred our case to a full four judge panel of the court to make a decision on our request for a preliminary injunction or stay. The decision will most likely be decided next week. Court papers were filed in Albany on August 27th:
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The following is the Autism Action Network's (AAN) opinion to on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) they hope will assisted New York parents who have chosen not to vaccinate their children and will very likely homeschool.
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Is Merck’s Measles Vaccine Monopoly a Cause for Concern?
Report by Bloomberg’s Shelby Holliday
Will Merck lose dominance of their billion dollar measles vaccine monopoly when GSK brings their new vaccine to market in late fall?
Can the new GSK MMR vaccine, Merck's failing MMR vaccine and loss of monopoly market share be driving the headlines about “measles fears” in order to sell vaccines and get Merck’s inventory off the shelves?
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