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Author Kirby, David, 1960-

Title Evidence of harm : mercury in vaccines and the autism epidemic : a medical controversy / David Kirby.

Publication Info. New York : St. Martin's Press, 2005.

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  614.47 K631    Check Shelf
 East Hartford, Raymond Library - Adult Department  614.47 K    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  614.47 KIR    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  614.47083 KIRBY    Check Shelf
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  614.47 K58E    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xvi, 460 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary In the 1990s reported autism cases among American children began spiking. This trend coincided with the addition of several new shots to the nation's already crowded vaccination schedule, grouped together and given in the early months of infancy. Most of these shots contained the preservative thimerosal, which includes a quantity of the toxin mercury. This book explores the heated controversy over what many have called an "epidemic" of afflicted children. The author traces the struggle of several families to understand how and why their once-healthy kids rapidly descended into silence or disturbed behavior, often accompanied by severe physical illness. Alarmed by the levels of mercury in the vaccine schedule, these families sought answers to no avail. In the end, as research is beginning to demonstrate, the questions raised have significant implications for all children, and for those entrusted to oversee our national health.
Contents Mothers on a mission -- Injecting fear -- Mercury rising -- Red flags on the hill -- Hidden agendas -- Safe minds -- Mounting evidence -- Damn lies and statistics -- War on four fronts -- Homeland insecurity -- "Proof" on both sides -- Showdown -- Paying the piper.
Subject Vaccination of children -- Complications -- United States.
Autism in children -- Etiology.
Developmental disabilities -- Etiology.
Organomercury compounds -- Toxicology.
Vaccines industry -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
Pharmaceutical industry -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
Autistic Disorder -- etiology -- United States.
Lobbying -- United States.
Mercury -- adverse effects -- United States.
Vaccination -- adverse effects -- United States.
ISBN 0312326440
9780312326449
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