SafeMinds 2005 Press Releases
SafeMinds challenges IOM to Back Up Words with Actions
Demands release of all documents on connection between thimerosal and autism
July 1, 2005 SafeMinds Press Release
SafeMinds issued a public challenge today to Institute of Medicine President Dr. Harvey Fineberg to release all documents and transcripts related to the Immunization Safety Review Committee. The call comes in response to a statement released by Dr. Fineberg touting the panel's open, independent and thorough process. SafeMinds is the largest nonprofit organization investigating and raising awareness into the risks to infants and children of exposure to mercury from thimerosal in vaccines.
List of requested corrections to article
CDC Statement on when thimerosal was removed from vaccines
CDC Orders Premature Mercury-Vaccine Autism Meeting
SafeMinds Letter to IOM on Premature Mercury-Vaccine Autism Meeting
NEW STUDY SHOWS VACCINE MERCURY RESULTS IN MORE THAN
TWICE AS MUCH MERCURY BEING TRAPPED IN THE BRAIN
SafeMinds Recommends Additional Research Funding into the Neurological Impact of
the Mercury-Based Preservative Thimerosal
April 21, 2005 SafeMinds Press Release
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and conducted by University of Washington researcher Thomas M. Burbacher, PhD concludes that the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal is more hazardous than medical professionals previously believed. SafeMinds, Sensible Action For Ending Mercury Induced Neurological Disorders, urges further research into the health risks created by the presence of thimerosal in vaccines administered to children and pregnant women. Read more.
Read: U.S. Congressman Dave Weldon, M.D. Calls for Aggressive Follow-up Studies
SafeMinds Urges Support for HR 881 "Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2005
February 25, 2005 SafeMinds Press Release
SafeMinds announced today that it wholeheartedly endorses HR 881. According to Sallie Bernard, Executive Director, “since 1999, SafeMinds has fought to get mercury, a known neurotoxin, out of vaccines, especially those given to children. This legislation will achieve this goal. SafeMinds appreciates the leadership that Representatives Dave Weldon, MD and Caroline Maloney have taken in introducing a bill to assure the removal of mercury from all vaccines. Read more.
SafeMinds Urges Opposition to HR 650
February 25, 2005 SafeMinds Press Release
SafeMinds announced today its opposition to HR 650, inappropriately titled “The Vaccine Accessibility for Children and Seniors Act of 2005” which removes a legal remedy for those injured by vaccines. The title of Representative Ric Keller’s (FL-8) bill is deceptive in that it exclusively addresses product liability lawsuits against vaccine makers. Read more.
SafeMinds Urges Opposition to Senate Bill Denying Compensation to Victims of Mercury Related Neurological Problems Resulting from FDA Approved Medications
February 8, 2005 SafeMinds Press Release
Once again, Senators Gregg (R-NH) and Frist (R-TN) have introduced legislation to shield the pharmaceutical industry from responsibility for exposing American children to harmful levels of mercury from thimerosal. Read more.
Merck Internal 1991 Memo on Thimerosal in Vaccines
LA Times - 1991 Memo Warned of Mercury in Shots
SafeMinds Response to California Autism Prevalence Data Release of January 2005 from the California Department of Developmental Disabilities Services
January 18, 2005 SafeMinds Press Release
SafeMinds...has reviewed the latest data in light of what it tells us about the role of thimerosal in infant vaccines. Read more.
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