“Regardless of your position in the debate, everyone is in agreement that the injection of mercury into infants and pregnant women is an unnecessary practice” stated Dr. Cathy Pratt, Chair of ASA’s Board of Directors.
The Weldon-Maloney bill came in response to increased scientific research from respected institutions such as Columbia University, University ofArkansas, Northeastern University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which clarifies that the ethyl mercury in thimerosal can be harmful to the brains of developing fetuses and young children. Many families in the autism community have called for this action since the 1999 announcement.
“ASA appreciates the leadership role Congressman Weldon a practicing physician and Congresswoman Maloney have taken in protecting our nations’ children. The “Mercury Free Vaccine Act of 2005” logically addresses a problem that must be resolved. This is why ASA supports its passage,” concluded Grossman.
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