CNN posted an interesting article on Monday about an increased rate in autism in California despite a change in a vaccine additive which historically was linked to and blamed for the disorder. The mercury-based preservative thimerosal, which was targeted as the root of the steep rise in autism, was removed from the vaccine in 2001 yet instances of autism continue to rise.
Although still used in some flu shots, doctors are seeing this latest data as further evidence which weakens the link between vaccinations and autism. As a casual observer I would see it weakening the link between thimerosal and autism, …read more

 The state of Maryland is cracking down on unvaccinated kids in their school system. Their brilliant approach is to threaten jail time to the parents of those kids.
Parents in Prince George’s County have been ordered to appear at a special court hearing today where they will be given a choice: Get their children vaccinated on the spot or risk up to 10 days in jail and fines.

Does this sound strange to anyone else?