Today is "Evidence of Harm Day" in the autism community.  I encourage anyone and everyone to buy a copy of reporter David Kirby's amazing book (see the ad in the NYT) on the controversy surrounding childhood vaccines, Thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) and the increased incidence of childhood autism.  

Why? To draw attention to an issue that most of the media continues to ignore; and that the medical establishment refuses to acknowledge. To educate people about an important issue of children's health.  To save lives. Kirby's book reads like a mystery or a thriller, but lays out the science involved in a coherent and rational manner.  You can find out more about the book, as well as the subject at http://www.evidenceofharm.com, and after the jump, I'll explain why I care.