Many parents concerned about autism and other disorders in children have objected to the thimerisol in vaccines because it contains mercury. However, it is possible to opt out of mercury-containing injections by making a request.
A far larger source of mercury is the output of unregulated coal-fired plants. The mercury from such factories is ingested by breathing and far more difficult to avoid. The new leadership of the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency, intends to deregulate emissions, leaving the public with far less protection.
There are some facts that have been validated by science over and over. Coal-powered factories emit mercury, which is a hazard to health in many ways. It is particularly of concern as a causative agent in autism. For this reason, President Trump’s efforts to revive the coal industry, by remove regulations, and by weakening the EPA should be of concern to parents of children with autism and indeed to all parents. As the new administration moves to enforce its program, anyone interested in issues pertaining to autism should speak up and see that children are not put at greater risk.
This is an issue worth following and worth fighting for. Remember that the word “regulation” really stands for consumer protection, protection for children and pregnant women.
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