
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court schedules Bruesewitz v. Wyeth
The United States Supreme Court has scheduled the matter of Bruesewitz v. Wyeth for Tuesday, October 12, 2010.
The case is presently scheduled for the morning. We cannot guarantee entrance, as seating is limited, but we would like to support a large turnout.
After the oral argument, there will be a gathering to discuss the case. Please save the date as further information will be forthcoming regarding the details of the gathering.
Baby Born via Homebirth Taken from Parents
An Illinois couple had their child put in protective custody after they delivered her at home against hospital advice. Over a month later, they are still fighting to get her home.
Ryan and Melissa (Harris) Light now have 8 hours a day of visitation with their baby girl, who is nearly six weeks old. They posted their story on their Facebook page,
Bring Ruth Home:
National Autism Association Annual Conference
The Tenacity of Hope: Keynote Speakers: Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete!
Pertussis Infection in Fully Vaccinated Children in Day-Care Centers, Israel
From a study on CDC’s website. Opening paragraph of the conclusion:
The effects of whole-cell pertussis vaccine wane after 5 to 10 years, and infection in a vaccinated person causes nonspecific symptoms (3-7). Vaccinated adolescents and adults may serve as reservoirs for silent infection and become potential transmitters to unprotected infants (3-11). The whole-cell vaccine for pertussis is protective only against clinical disease, not against infection (15-17). Therefore, even young, recently vaccinated children may serve as reservoirs and potential transmitters of infection.
Read the
report here. Note - this is a report from 2000 that is only now coming to light.
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Fellow Team Members and Mentors,
Help, I’m Overwhelmed……
As Bette Midler once said, “People are not the best because they work hard, they work hard because they are the best.” And you are the best! You are an appreciated volunteer and everyone here at Autism One, would like to thank you for your exceptional service. I don’t know how we would manage without you; as Hilary Clinton has emphasized, it truly takes a village to raise a child, and our baby is this amazing “Social Network” and we need a group effort, I could sure use your assistance.
There are only a handful of volunteers that have been consistently blogging, greeting new members and adding comments to new member’s posts. I am aware that time is a precious commodity, there sometimes isn’t enough time in a day, but I would like to ask for a little of your time each week or even once a month. Every little bit helps. Having helpful advice/suggestions and tips can make an enormous difference in another individual’s life.
Your support would be greatly appreciated. There are days that I am truly overwhelmed. We are looking forward to seeing you at the May Conference in Chicago, you can find me at the registration desk, drop by and say hello(: Thank you so very much. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at: r.brunett@autismone.org
Sincerely yours,
Rhonda Brunett, Autism One Chicago Liaison