Richard Pan, the California state senator whose infamous pro-vaccine bill sailed to victory on the winds of pharmaceutical industry dollars, is now in serious hot water with his constituents. A major recall effort seeks to remove Sen. Pan from office. If the movement garners enough signatures—which must equal 20% of the total votes cast in… Continue reading Author of Mandatory Vaccination Bill Facing Recall Efforts
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Media Misrepresenting the Facts in the First “Measles Death” Since 2003
As far as we can tell, there was no “death from measles,” just a seemingly desperate attempt to twist the facts to support a pro-measles vaccine narrative. Last week, news reports started discussing the death of a woman in Washington. For the first time since 2003, the stories went, someone in the United States had… Continue reading Media Misrepresenting the Facts in the First “Measles Death” Since 2003
What to Do if Your Drug Has Too Many Dangerous Side Effects?
Simple—you ship it to third world countries!
Mothers Shouldn’t Have to Protect Their Children from Medical Overtreatment
Hospitals and now even doctors’ offices have become dangerous places, especially for the vulnerable young.
Whose Side Is the USDA Really On?
It’s supposed to help organic farmers. But it’s more likely to be just another sneaky way to help Monsanto. New Action Alert!
A Medical Maverick’s Fate
The attempt to wipe Andrew Wakefield, MD from the face of the medical community for honestly reporting his findings trying to help his patients
Do Mandatory Vaccinations Achieve Higher Rates of Immunization?
Tami Wahl, ANH-USA’s legislative director, attended the 4th International Public Conference on Vaccination, held in Reston, Va., October 2-4, 2009. The conference was hosted by the National Vaccine Information Center, a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1982. The oldest and largest consumer organization advocating for the institution of vaccine safety and the protection of informed… Continue reading Do Mandatory Vaccinations Achieve Higher Rates of Immunization?
EPA Unveils Plan to Analyze and Regulate Six High-Profile Chemicals
A number of recent studies point to the increased incidence of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, in the United States. And the October issue of the journal Pediatrics publishes a new government study suggesting that autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, is more prevalent than previously thought, affecting 1 in every 91 U.S. children.
Antibiotics Being Used to Excess in Farm Animals
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, deputy FDA commissioner, testified before the House Rules Committee that feeding antibiotics to healthy farm animals should stop. The Union of Concerned Scientists has estimated that as much as 70% of the antibiotics used in the US are given to healthy farm animals. They are traditionally used to encourage growth or prevent… Continue reading Antibiotics Being Used to Excess in Farm Animals
Swine Flu: Separating Fact from Hype
Our British colleagues at the Alliance for Natural Health offer the following savvy analysis of the swine flu pandemic.