There are studies being conducted to determine if there is a link between immunization and autoimmune disorders. Nothing conclusive found yet, but at least they are looking into it.

I would like to say that both of my grandmothers (neither one immunized) had autoimmune hypothyroidism, which passed to my father and mother and subsequently to me and both my daughters.

Also, when I was born, I was covered in eczema. This prior to any vaccination. So I am inclined to think that autoimmune conditions (of which I believe autism is included) is attributed to genetic mutations caused by exposure to environmental toxins.

BTW... the mercury in vaccines is a different type and of such trace amount. Not really comparable to ingestion of the mercury found in oily fish which can build up in the body. The mercury used in vaccines is passed by the body.

Thimerosal contains ethylmercury, and about 49 per cent of thimerosal is made up of this form of mercury. Ethylmercury is different than methylmercury; the latter is an organic form of mercury and it is the one that is known to lead to brain damage. Methylmercury is found in the environment, with the main concern for humans being the consumption of food like tuna fish that contain this kind of mercury. Ethylmercury is different in that the body can eliminate it much more quickly compared to methylmercury. It is also less likely for ethylmercury to hit toxic levels in the bloodstream.