IOM Chooses Poor Math Over Good Science To Clear Thimerosal

Carthage, Missouri - NoMercury.org – A philanthropic organization whose mission is to educate policy makers, physicians and the public regarding the dangers associated with the use of Thimerosal, a mercury containing preservative used in vaccines intended for infants, children and pregnant women – issued the following statement in response to the release of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Immunization Safety Review Committee report on the link between vaccines containing Thimerosal and autism.

“Any physician who gives credence to this IOM report may as well suggest their patients see an accountant to diagnosis and cure disease. Epidemiology is statistics; not medical science. It is subject to the same manipulation of the bottom line as seen in the Enron scandal. Evidence shows that the CDC fudged its own data and did so deliberately. Having personally listened to every moment of the IOM presentations and after reviewing hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers, we can say unequivocally, the scientific, clinical and biological evidence; including toxicological, chemical and pharmacological data, shows a strong relationship between Thimerosal, a known neurotoxin, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The IOM is fraught with conflicts of interest and its report (May 18, 2004), by their own admission, is narrowly constructed. This leads us to question IOM's motivation. The scope of this report was defined and paid for by the CDC, who has altered data so as to fit its intended conclusions. The IOM wanted a report to exonerate the CDC’s National Immunization Program for its role in mandating the injection of a toxic substance into millions of children. From the IOM, the CDC got what it paid for. Today's report is not coincidence!”

Alan D. Clark, M.D.
Lujene G. Clark
www.NoMercury.org