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The issue of Mercury in the vaccines came out as being a major possibility in causing autism. Thimerosal was a mercury based preservative that was used in many vaccines and can still be found in flu vaccines in "trace amounts." This preservative has since been removed from most vaccines- the FDA only recommended that it be removed, and vaccines containing it may still be out there, mainly at free clinics. Always ask for the inserts for the vaccines and ask whether or not it's Thimerosal-free. Since mercury has been removed, autism is still on the rise. Something else is still contributing to it, but what?

I began researching the ingredients in the vaccines and noticed that aluminum is an ingredient in many of them. Aluminum toxicity can cause rickets, colic, gastrointestinal problems, extreme nervousness, interference with the metabolism of calcium, softening of the bones, decreased liver and kidney function, anemia, headaches, speech problems, memory loss, and aching muscles. Is there a link?

Here are my calculations based on my research on aluminum in vaccines(these are just a few of the brands used. For more info, go to http://users.adelphia.net/~cdc/Vaccines.htmHepA) 

Pediarix contains .85 mg aluminum given 3Xs by 12 mos= 2.55 mg

Prevnar contains 0.125 mg aluminum given 4Xs by 12 mos= 0.5 mg

PedvaxHIB contains 225 mcg aluminum given 3Xs by 12 mos= 675 mcg or 0.675 mg

HebA vaccine contains 0.15 mg aluminum given 1X at 12 mos= 0.15 mg

Total exposure by 12 mos= 3.875 mg aluminum

Breastmilk contains approx. 40 mcg/ L aluminum

So, 3,875 mcg divided by 40 mcg = 96.875 It would take about 97 L of breastmilk to be equivalent to the amount obtained from vaccines by 12 mos.

1L= 34 oz

97L X 34 oz = 3298 oz

Approximate Feeding Schedule up to 12 mos:

0-4 mos at 30oz/day= 480 oz milk

4-7 mos at 35 oz/ day = 420 oz milk

7-9 mos at 32 oz/day = 256 oz milk

9-12 mos at 24 oz/ day = 288 oz milk

Total= 1,444 oz milk by 12 mos

1,444 oz divided by 34 oz = 42.4705882 or about 42 L by 12 mos

42 L X 40 mcg/L = 1680 mcg exposure form breast milk

Take that natural exposure and add it to vaccine exposure:

1680 mcg + 3875 mcg = 5,555 mcg, or 5.555 mg 

I am not against formula as some women have no choice but to use it, however, infant formula contains approx: 225 mcg/L aluminum - quite a bit more than breast milk!! 

In conclusion, I stress the importance of being aware. Whether you choose to vaccinate or not is entirely up to you. Know the ingredients and know the possible side effects- do your research!

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