California wants to pull this doctor's license (Battle over Vaccinations)

[Curiosum]

In Cuba, Vaccinations are not optional. There is a very low to almost not incidence of Autism or Alzheimer's/dementia. (Consider that all foods in Cuba are grown organically and have been for about 50 years). Another interesting fact is that Acetaminophen is not available over the counter and a prescription is required for this drug. Parents are not urged to give their children Acetaminophen after vaccinations are given as they are here in the US. Acetaminophen is not an acceptable drug to be given to children/babies. After learning about Acetaminophen restrictions in Cuba, I found at least one research paper written by an American doctor who feels Autism is connected to this drug. Not sure there was any follow-up, but would not be surprised since the maker of Tylenol (name brand most recommended by pediatricians) has very, very deep pockets.

Pediatricians do not currently recommend acetaminophen or any antipyretics around immunizations. This change is due to a few studies in the past decade that have suggested antipyretics can interfere in the immune response. The point you raised above about the potential neurotoxicity from acetaminophen is also there. The evidence is still evolving on this but it wouldn't surprise me if there was something there with chronic use at high doses.

 

[SophieRose]

http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=119421

“What happens to autistic people when they become adults?” asks Doctor Naranjo. “The answers we have are unsatisfactory, nonfactual and completely false.* It’s also important to note that the number of those diagnosed with autism is increasing in Cuba, even though national statistics are already biased because the National Education System only really uses numbers that come from students enrolled at special needs schools.

http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1555-79602013000400014

The prevalence of dementia in older Cubans is high, with rates ranging from 6.4% to 10.2%, or about 130,000 persons (1.1% of the total population). This number is expected to rise to 260,000 by 2030. The age-standardized annual incidence of dementia is also high: 21 per 1000 population, with 28,750 new cases annually.

Alzheimers by country. Cuba rated high at 22.38/100000
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/cause-of-death/alzheimers-dementia/by-country/

 

[glf]

When my oldest son was born in 1978, there were warnings on the acetaminophen labels that stated over use could lead to liver toxicity.