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Rick Neubrander

Do aluminum vaccine adjuvants contribute to the rising prevalence of autism? 69 Replies

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the way people see me. 9 Replies

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15 yr old with autism shot to death by police 5 Replies

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Barton, VT Girl Dies Suddenly, Parents Question Flu Shot 30 Replies

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Will Becky Fisher be subpoenaed in the upcoming Deer/Godlee defamation trial? 22 Replies

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E brothers

Changes On The Horizon

Posted by E brothers on February 2, 2012 at 1:01pm

Erin M.

The Road Less Travelled... to ASD Diagnosis

Posted by Erin M. on February 2, 2012 at 12:33pm

ChildsWork

New Report Says Autism Signs Could Be Present in Infancy

Posted by ChildsWork on February 1, 2012 at 11:23am

Win Quier

Writing a book on my Autistic son

Posted by Win Quier on January 28, 2012 at 7:45am

E brothers

Autism: Front and Center

Posted by E brothers on January 27, 2012 at 12:40pm

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Rick Neubrander replied to Rick Neubrander's discussion 'Do aluminum vaccine adjuvants contribute to the rising prevalence of autism?'
The Canadians give a table based on mcf/kg bodyweight per day Toddlers get the highest at 541 mcg/kg ingested.Now if we take 0.3% we get 1.6 mcg per kg per day retained 1 shot at even the lower levels of Al is 100 mcg. If 75% retained we have 75…
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Rick Neubrander replied to Rick Neubrander's discussion 'Do aluminum vaccine adjuvants contribute to the rising prevalence of autism?'
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?id=1076&tid=34 An average adult in the United States eats about 7–9 mg of aluminum per day in their food. 0.3% or 9mg is 0.027mg per day eaten or 27mcg per day average amount ingested. Your average…
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Rick Neubrander replied to Rick Neubrander's discussion 'Do aluminum vaccine adjuvants contribute to the rising prevalence of autism?'
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2004/19626scs019ltr.pdf Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5mcg/kg/day…
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Newly Diagnosed or Need Services?

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Please contact Family Services to take advantage of our resources including the 100 Day Kit, our Resource Guide and our free help line, the Autism Response Team. As always, you are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.

Autism Response Team (ART)Navigating resources can be confusing and time-consuming for families. Each month the ART helps hundreds of families find what they are looking for.
888-AUTISM2 or email us at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.

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