For those of you who haven't seen Dan and Mark present their power point, or would like to share it with others, we are now making video segments of their presentation available on YouTube.  The links below will take you to various topics. Watch them all in order to get the full story.

Please share these with anyone who is willing to watch - your spouse, your family, your friends, your doctor or your legislators.   Thimerosal is still being used worldwide in infant vaccines; we need your help to put a stop to it.

There are seven videos in the series.  Below is a link to the first one.  All others can be seen on the SafeMinds YouTube Channel.

Age of Autism #1 - Autism Rates Historically Almost Non-existent

 

In May of 2010 the British Medical Journal (BMJ) news reported the suspension of flu vaccination in children 5 and younger due to a spike in reports of seizures associated with the vaccine. 

In August of 2010 the same journal reported that "Australian health authorities failed to respond quickly and appropriately after a spike in febrile convulsions and other adverse events among children given seasonal influenza vaccination".

More recently, Peter J Collignon, Peter Doshi and Tom Jefferson weighed in on the issue in BMJ asking if we should really be surprised about adverse events following influenza immunization in the U.S.  Although authorities promote influenza vaccines as being extremely safe, according to the authors, there is now abundant evidence that such optimism is misguided. They go on to state that "vaccine policies must ensure they are doing more good than harm" and that evidence suggests this is not the case with influenza.

In Australia in 2009, during winter when young children (0-4 years) were first hit with the new H1N1 strain, the admission rate for influenza was 57 per 100,000. In the US, CDC says that influenza results in hospitalization for approximately 20 per 100,000 children aged 2 to 5 years , but vaccine-induced febrile convulsions resulting in hospitalization in US young children, likely occurred at a rate of 114 per 100,000 children vaccinated . According to the FDA, a "serious adverse event" is defined as hospitalization that results from a vaccine adverse event. Thus vaccinating young children without risk factors likely caused more serious adverse events than disease from the new "pandemic" itself.

Enroll now in IAN Project and make sure your voice is heard.

In the near future the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) will launch the first major survey to study wandering and elopement among individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We all are aware of the tragic news stories where a child with autism has been able to escape the watchful eyes of their caretakers, often with tragic consequences.  Yet little research has been conducted to understand the scope of this problem or what are the best methods for preventing wandering or elopement. 

To understand elopement and wandering behavior in ASD, researchers need information both from families of individuals who do and do not wander and elope. In order to determine who is at risk, all families in the U.S. autism community are encouraged to participate in the survey, whether or not their loved one engages in these behaviors.

Survey participants must first be enrolled in the IAN Project (to register, visit: www.ianresearch.org), and be the parent or guardian of a child or dependent adult with ASD. Since the enrollment process can be time consuming for parents of a child with autism, we wanted to give families a heads up that this important survey will be available soon so they can register in advance

Since 2007, the IAN Project has connected thousands of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families with researchers nationwide to accelerate the pace of autism research through an innovative online initiative housed at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. With more than 36,000 participants today, the IAN Project has largest pool of autism data in the world.

"To all who are asking the questions, and all who are demanding the answers." The editors' simple statement of intention is a most apt introduction for their eclectic and powerful collection of voices in Vaccine Epidemic.  This compilation text succinctly reaches into the heart and soul of the vaccine discussion to fulfill that goal for those who spend their lives seeking answers. Editors Louise Kuo Habukus, M.A and Mary Holland, J.D. present all sides of the vaccine debate with thought-provoking ideas, plainly-defined data, and visuals which defy the simplistic justifications of the pro-vaccine crowd. The editors confront pro-vaccine's well-oiled, propagandized arguments and strip them down to reveal the stark truth about the dire consequences of vaccine injuries. Insightful articles expose how and why basic human rights are being denied, while a triumvirate of powerful government, science, and corporate forces reap the benefits.  Organized into segments on vaccine choice, personal narratives, and debate topics, the book also calls for research and civil debate. Two appendices, which include supporting documents and tools to determine vaccination choice, are valuable references.  

Louise Kuo Habakus and Mary Holland are the co-founders and board members of the Center for Personal Rights, Inc., a non-profit foundation founded to "protect and advance personal rights, including the right to vaccination choice." Vaccine Epidemic poses the questions all parents must consider and provides answers from legal, ethical, and emotional perspectives. Additionally, Mary Holland is a research scholar at NYU School of Law. 

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Executive Director Search

SafeMinds raises awareness, supports research, changes policy and focuses national attention on a link between environmental toxicants and autism and related disorders.  We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented executive director who can creatively lead this primarily volunteer-driven organization to the next level.  The ideal candidate will have experience in strengthening and motivating a grassroots constituency, demonstrated fundraising skills, and a strong technology background - particularly with social networking platforms.  If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are an intellectually curious self-starter please view the detailed job description. 

SafeMinds currently operates as a virtual organization with volunteers and staff around the country.  We are looking for someone located in the Washington, D.C. area, but will consider those in other locations if you have the appropriate qualifications.  Please send resume, salary history and writing sample to eksafeminds@gmail.com or by fax to 714.495.4088.