JENNY McCARTHY: JULIE GERBERDING MUST GO!

By Jenny McCarthy

I’m asking all parents and autism groups to join me in demanding Julie Gerberding’s immediate resignation as Director of the CDC.

On Monday, March 10th, beginning at 9:00am Eastern Daylight Time, let’s all start calling the White House and ask President Bush & Laura Bush  to demand Julie Gerberding’s resignation for incompetence during the autism epidemic. The White House switchboard can be reached at:

202-456-1414

Also, on the same day, please call your local Congressperson and Senators from your state and ask them to call for her resignation, too.

Julie Gerberding has led the CDC for 6 years during a time when the autism epidemic has only gotten worse. Despite tens of thousands of children who declined just like Hannah Poling, Ms. Gerberding stood before cameras yesterday defiant, cold, and defensive. Where is her humanity in the face of such tragedy? Why couldn’t she have said, “We at CDC want to make sure what happened to Hannah doesn’t happen to any other children, we want to make vaccines safe”?

Rather than listen to the heartbreaking stories of so many parents, you can be sure that Ms. Gerberding is spending her time right now trying to get the Spin Machine up and running to minimize, confuse, and deceive the American public.

The autism epidemic won’t end until we fix the vaccine schedule by reducing total vaccines, separating shots, waiting until our kids are older to begin shots, greening our vaccines, and screening for at-risk kids. Ms Gerberding has stood by and watched self-interested parties more than triple our vaccine schedule and I’m certain her inactivity to help our kids will continue.

The chances of Ms. Gerberding taking the radical steps to reform the CDC and reform our vaccine schedule to make it kid-safe are zero! We need a new CDC Director who is an open-minded reformer and who recognizes that we are experiencing an epidemic of autism, which Ms. Gerberding has never publicly admitted.

Please, parents and national autism organizations, let’s all help make our voices heard on Monday.

Thank you,

Jenny McCarthy

Jenny McCarthy is an actress, author and autism advocate.

Comments

[Jewel]

There is no doubt in my mind that vaccinations can be linked to autism.

Bottom line about vaccinations, there is a VAERS fund that will pay you money if you can prove that vaccination screwed your child up (which is hard to prove because the doctors are usually on the side of the pharmaceutical companies) AND those doctors make you sign the dotted line on not holding them responsible. Also, these vaccinations haven't been around long enough to know the long term effects and then look at the vaccinations that used to be given yet were discontinued (smallpox, polio, etc.)

Just research a little people. I have 2 unvaccinated children and let me tell you, their health compared to all the other vaccinated children is unbelievable! No ER visits, no ear infections, nothing! And it is not a federal law in order for children to go to school. RESEARCH!!

[Dorota]

Thank you so much for your responses and advices. I will check out the user-friendly vaccine schedule by Dr. Donald Miller, Jr., MD. I also found out about "The Vaccine Book" by Dr. Sears in which he has an alternative vaccination schedule. Here is his site: http://www.askdrsears.com/default.asp
I know now that I will not follow the current schedule. I will be "in touch". Thank you, again :)

[Terri Lewis]

Dorota,

Please check out the user-friendly vaccine schedule by Dr. Donald Miller, Jr., MD. It can be found at www.generationrescue.org.

In Dr. Miller's opinion, you shouldn't start vaccinating until age 2, and then your child should only receive one vaccine *every 6 months.*

He also advises against live virus vaccines.

If you want my advice, I would never again vaccinate a 2 month old baby, because I just know about all the things that can go wrong.

If you're tempted to go along with the current schedule anyway, you risk the following:

1% to 2% chance of full-blown autism
10% chance of somewhat lesser brain/immune system damage, which might be labeled Asperger's, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.
10% chance of asthma

(So the odds are like playing Russian roulette with your baby.)

Additional chances of seizure disorder, diabetes, food allergies (sometimes life-threatening), other allergies, and even death (esp. after multiple immunization). They like to call this "SIDS" when the baby is young.

Your baby can (and should) be kept away from people who are known to be sick, especially in the first year of life, to the degree that this is possible.

Since the childhood diseases are rare today, it won't be that hard, at least not in the U.S.

When your child is older, the risk of complications from many of the childhood diseases (chicken pox, measles, mumps, flu) is actually less than the risks you face if you overvaccinate!

Good luck; come back and let us know what you decide. You are far from alone in facing this decision.

Terri Lewis

[Craig Willoughby]

Dorota, my advice is to go ahead and get the vaccines, but do it on YOUR terms. Insist on single dose vials, and DO NOT let them inject the cocktails (the MMR and DTaP). Make sure you get them one at a time, not 6 a once like so many doctors are prone to do (don't want to inconvenience those poor doctors, do we? I mean, they have a lot of golf to play!). If you can, wait a week between each individual shot to make sure your baby doesn't have a bad reaction. Also, make sure your baby isn't sick when you bring him in as that may compromise his immune response. Finally, always feel free to post here; all of us are willing to help parents who are scared. If anyone else on this site has additional pointers, please post them so that Dorota can get a good range of advice.

Good luck to you!

[Dorota]

Thank you Jenny for bring autism to the forefront. I also have made my voice heard by sending an email to Julie Gerberding. Now, I’m stock with impossible decision. I have a 6 week old little boy, and his 2 month immunization vaccines are coming up. I am a stay-at-home mom, so I don't plan to send my son to preschool. After reading your site and gathering information about mercury found in vaccines and autism, I am desperate to getting some advice on what to do. Should I wait longer to get him his shots? Is there such thing as a safer vaccine schedule? I can't help but cry while writing this because I don't know where to get the advice. I've been reading all the information on this site, but I'm not sure what the advice is for desperate parents like my husband and I. How should we handle the needed vaccines? Please, can anyone give me an advice?. I am so worried and nervous. At least, point me in some direction. Please.

[Bran Leal]

I have a niece and two nephews. Although, I, myself will probably never conceive, I hold a dear concern for those in need. I have made my voice heard, sending a personal email to Julie Gerberding, as well as calling the White House on the number provided. Is there a site that I could be alerted on these updates where I can help as much as possible in this fight for the future generations? I know there are many, just wondering if there are certain things I should be on the look out for.

Damn the man.

[kim oakley]

Okay, I see that some people aren't thrilled with Ms. McCarthy's diet for her son. Yes, I, too have used diets and they didn't "cure' my son's autism. Nor did they stop his self-abusive behavior (only skin shock therapy contained it and taught him self control that led to a drastic reduction) However, diet does make some difference, so we can conclude that there is much to be learned about what we feed our children. Let's go from there. Maybe, with more ideas and cross-analyzing what others have learned, we can learn new techniques that will enhance our children's lives. After all, it's no secret that food can dramatically alter mood, much like drugs do. Let's keep open dialogue people! We are united by our suffering in this! We need to support each other.

[kim oakley]

I am the author of Chapter 18 of Families of Adults with Autism: Stories and Advice for the Next Generation. If I can say one thing it is we need to keep fighting for our children, because for some of us, our children are "forever children" who cannot speak and thus require constant vigilant advocacy. I am tired of the lies. For over 18 years I have witnessed the apathy of those who allegedly are "charged with the duty" to help families with autism. Naturally, not all, but there are many folks who claim to be "concerned" and want to "help" our kids....YET, by their apathy we know where they stand. The brutal reality is unless we keep exposing these people are children are going to be names stuffed into file cabinets and computer data bases without the slightest shred of remorse. The fact is our children are fragile. They deserve compassion and dedication. Not words. Not more meetings. Not more empty promises. Not more drive by analysis. Not more funding for programs and experts that never know, aren't sure and are forever perplexed. We need action NOW. C'mon people! Years and years and years of research and we still haven't found a cure? There is soooo much hope! So much we can do. We can't give up. Yes, it's complex, but so is life. Let's keep going. Keep speaking out. Keep telling the experts what we expert parents know to be true. We, the parents are the ones who hold valuable insight that could unlock the keys to so many of the questions floating around on pieces of paper. For example, the fact we know our children were different AFTER immunizations! HELLO! Likewise, the plethora of evidence we know to be true that points to our children's brains were forever changed by a casual shot or shots. So, yea, maybe we can't turn back time, but we can sure as hell do all we can to get our children to a place that they receive the care and treatment they deserve. Don't politicians realize that by caring for the least of us, we are showing true humanity? Isn't God watching us? Doesn't HE expect us to make a difference? Yes, it's complicated. Yes, it takes time...but isn't that what we are here for? Taking the time to make a difference in the lives of ALL of our childrenand the families of children with autism?

[Terri Lewis]

RE: Our efforts to get Gerberding to resign--this morning, as promised, I've contacted the media--so far, TIME magazine, CBS news, and Larry King Live.

The story: Parents flood the phone lines at the White House, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the phone lines of presidential candidates, and the CDC "hotlines" for a week.

The response is denial and silence. (But I sense fear, since they know we're onto them now.)

But now it's being passed along that we've done this, that we are doing this, that there are hundreds of thousands of us. . .

Dan, your comments elsewhere that the fall will be fast and furious (but that it could still take years) are right.

The wall is already crumbling in various places, not just here.
There is so much corruption, and it's so very, very rotten from the inside out.

[Barbie Hines]

Most states have some type of exemption...check out this site and see what your state offers:

http://www.vaclib.org/legal/stateresource.htm

Many public schools receive additional funding if a certain percentage of the children at that school are up to date on vaccinations...so the school nurses are required to really push for updated vaccinations...many of them do not even know what exemptions are allowed...you may have to educate your school...or your nurse...just check out the link above...they will have examples, etc. of letters you can use...don't let them pressure you!

[Sandy Gottstein]

Hi Cathy, That's why I said, unless they are in day-care. I should have said day-care or pre-school because that is what I meant. Sorry about the confusion.

[Cathy Jameson]

Amy..Bella's Mommy,

You are welcome! I am on a mission to help educate other parents since I was so blind before. I feel like I am still learning about this issue. I just wish I had the resources that are available now to new Moms and Dads. Google is the best tool when it comes to doing the research.

Keep reading and do what your Mommy gut tells you. You can delay any or all of the vaccines. It took me a long time to figure that out and too late for my older son Ronan unfortunately. Now though, I can tell his story and continue to educate myself for his future and the future of his younger siblings. When we get ready for our new baby in the next 2 months, you better believe we won't be going anywhere near a vaccine schedule! I already have my birth plan stating to keep all needles away from our newborn.

Keep the faith!
Cathy

[Cathy Jameson]

Sandy,

My son's preschool 'required' the shot record. School age is typically kindergarten. Since my preschooler is vax-injured (as is my 5 year old) we got a coveted medical exemption. Even with our toddler, if I had to put her in childcare, they'd require the shot record at registration. I'd do everything possible to make sure she had a religious exemption at the minimum. I hear it is different state to state on how easy the exemption process is. It depends on who at the school is familiar with the laws and how knowledgeable the parents are.

I think the docs try to keep the vaccine parade going and that's where the parents get into the mindset that pediatrician visits = required vaccines. If we can get the message to the parents prior to that first well-baby appointment (heck, even in the hospital at birth with the ridiculous hep B shot), that parents have the right to say thanks, but no thanks, a lot of parents won't feel scared or bullied like I did years ago when it came to 'mandated vaccines.'

Cathy

[Amy....Bella's Momma]

Cathy,
Thank You so much for your helpful information and advice. I am so thankful to have other mothers in the world who care about this issue. It seems everyone I talk to think I am crazy for not wanting to continue Bella's vaccinations. So I want you to know that I appreciate you responding to my post.
Thank You Again,
Amy

[Sandy Gottstein]

Everyone needs to remember that vaccines are only required for school. If you have a baby that is not in day-care, there are no requirements, as far as I know, that you vaccinate, even in those states that make it most difficult to get an exemption.

[Jeanne]

Terri, if you are there, just sent an email to Larry King. My mom suggested we contact him in regards to the fact that our phone calls and emails are being blatantly ignored. I thought it was a good idea. Anyone wanting to help, please go to the CNN website and send Larry and email asking him to investigate why we are not getting a response. Let's keep the momentum going. I feel certain that someone is going to pick up on the story soon.

[Cathy Jameson]

Amy (Bella's Mommy),

Please try to find a copy of Dr. Cave's book (http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/vaccines/biochemistry.html) and read about the safer vaccine schedule if you want to continue vaccinating. Read about the immune system and how it develops. Read about the reasons to vaccinate, the pros and the cons. Then, read about why each vaccine was created, the chances of you/your child being exposed to the diseases the vax are meant to ward off. Read as much as you can. Also follow the link I posted in the comments section yesterday about vaccine exemptions. You have the power to protect that baby of yours!

Well-baby visits nowadays seem to be just the "line 'em up and shoot 'em up" appointments. I take my children to their well-baby appts., but it's to track their development, not to get ANY vaccines. I've made it clear to our doctor that I cannot continue to immunize my children after what happened to my 5 year old son. Thankfully, I have a doctor who listened to me and is helping us.

I wish you the best--I was once in your shoes thinking I had to vaccinate since that's what 'they' told me to do. I've read to much, seen too much and know too much about the ridiculous vaccine schedule and the fact that it is harming more kids than helping.

Cathy

[Amy....Bella's Momma]

Hey,
I am scared to death and completely confused! My daughter is eight months old and has had all the vaccines required up to this point. About a month ago I bought Jenny's book and I must say it terrified me to think that I could lose my blued eyed baby to darkness all because of vaccines I allowed to be pumped into her for what I thought was her own good. Now I am really freaking out because her next appointment is on March 26th and I dont know if she is scheduled for more shots or not and if she is what do I do? Can I refuse them and go by the safer vaccine schedule or since she has already had previous shots will they affect her if left alone in her system. I really need some help if anyone could please give me some advice because I am going nuts here trying to figure out what to do. Thank You and God Bless everyone going through this horrible and unspeakable nightmare. My heart and prayers go out to everyone! Thank God for Jenny and her resources and efforts I commend her for all she has and will continue to do.
-Bella's Mommy

[Cathy Jameson]

Matilda,

You tell your doctor you do not want to vaccinate your baby. You have the right and power to do this. If you run into trouble, claim an exemption (depending on what state you are in, you can do a religious, philosophical or medical). Check out http://www.909shot.com/state-site/state-exemptions.htm for specifics.

I wish I'd known as much as I do now about vaccines. I never thought I had any control of the schedule the doc's, CDC, AAP recommend before my son was vax injured. Now that I know, my other children are vaccine free.

Cathy

[Matilda Patterson]

I am a special education teacher who is very concerned about the rise of diagnosed autistic students. I have a four month old who is suppose to go for her immunizations tomorrow. This has been bothering me since I was pregnant, but what do I do? Ask for no vaccines or is there a safe schedule that is available for me?