This controversial subject has been going on for a long time and still isn't clearly solved. The CDC surveillance of this disease isn't producing much action on their part so far.
It seems that Big Pharma; the medical establishment and even the government aren't taking this problem as seriously as they should. They don't believe vaccinations are ever responsible but there is much proof that they are responsible.
We now know that the rates of Autism have increased nearly 60-fold since the late 1970's, with the most significant increases occurring in the past decade. The latest numbers for the U.S. shows that it affects about 1 in 150 children.
Early warning signs, prior to the age of 18 months, reveals these autistic symptoms:
* Not turning when you say your baby's name.
* Lack of back and forth babbling
* Smiling late
* Not making eye contact with people
These autism behaviors are really "Red Flags" that are absolute indications for immediate evaluation such as: no babbling or pointing or other gestures by 12 months; also no single words by 16 months; no two-word spontaneous phrases by 24 months and loss of language or social skills at any age. All these conditions need attention.
Dr. Ed Yazbak, a retired American pediatrician, insists that the increase in autism rates is real and argues that this can only be attributed to environmental factors. He says vaccination may not be the only cause but is convinced that it plays a part.
There are definitely too many vaccines, said Dr. Yazbak. "It is pretty crazy to give vaccines on the first day of life when the child doesn't need them."
The conversation about immunization and autism just goes on and on and the disagreements between various parties never seem to settle the controversies.
Thimerosal, a mercury based vaccine preservative, has now been removed from childhood vaccines. Now because of that the increase in reported cases of autism has not only slowed but also actually reversed since then.
Dr. Robert Davis, director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) immunization safety group, argues that this theory about vaccines cannot really be taken to provide any evidence one way or the other. He said, "Solid evidence of a link between themerosal and autism could result in serious repercussions for government agencies and drug companies.
The Freedom of Information Act said that newly released documents indicate that the CDC was actually discouraging themerosal's removal behind the scenes, despite their public call for removal.
At one point the CDC rejected a proposal by drugmaker SmithKline Beecham to produce themerosal-free vaccines. A federal health officer, who wants to remain anonymous, believes that there were other considerations besides safety guiding CDC's actions.
He believed CDC was protecting the economic interests of drug industry partners. What would have probably happened if that action were taken, the industry's stockpiled themerosal- based vaccines would have become worthless had there been an immediate ban on the substance.
These kinds of actions just heighten my medical concerns of situations such as these. No prescription drug company should have the power they have for influencing doctors and government agencies to their way of thinking.
Understanding autism is a real challenge for those who are truly interested in finding the real cause of autism. Big Parma and the medical community will argue forever their beliefs and remedies about the disease.
Parents need to start believing the real truths about autism and take a serious stand about what to do about it. Then support those doctors and scientist who have the real answers to this serious disease.
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