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[Nicole @supahnic]

@moonlitabbot Two things can be true at once.

[Nicole @supahnic]

@stoolpresidente Mios for sure.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy.

Globally, nearly 62 million people (1 in 127) have autism spectrum disorder, a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. Although awareness and diagnosis have improved in recent years, the exact causes of #autism have not been established, and it is understood there are multiple factors that can be involved.

Extensive research has been undertaken over the past decade, including large-scale studies, looking into links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. At this time, no consistent association has been established.

WHO recommends that all women continue to follow advice of their doctors or health workers, who can help assess individual circumstances and recommend necessary medicines.
Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals.

Also, a robust, extensive evidence base exists showing childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Large, high-quality  studies from many countries have all reached the same conclusion. Original studies suggesting a link were flawed and have been discredited. 
Since 1999, independent experts advising WHO have repeatedly confirmed that vaccines - including those with thiomersal or aluminum - do not cause autism or other developmental disorders.

Childhood vaccine schedules are developed through a careful, extensive and evidence-based process involving global experts and country input.
The childhood immunization schedule, carefully guided by WHO, has been adopted by all countries, and has saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years. The schedule remains essential for the health and wellbeing of every child and every community. These schedules have continually evolved with science and now safeguard children, adolescents and adults against 30 infectious diseases.

Every vaccine recommendation by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), an independent advisory group to WHO, is grounded in rigorous review of evidence and carefully designed to offer the best protection against serious diseases and to be delivered when most needed.

When immunization schedules are delayed or disrupted, or altered without evidence review, there is a sharp increase in the risk of infection not only for the child, but also for the wider community.
Infants too young to be vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions are at greatest risk.

Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders are among priority mental health and neurological conditions being discussed at the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health this Thursday, 25 September.
As a global community, we need to do more to understand the causes of autism and how best to care for and support the needs of autistic people and their families.

WHO is committed to advancing this goal working together with partners including autistic-led organizations and other organizations representing persons with lived experience.
WHO also stands with people who are living with autism and their families, a dignified community entitled to evidence-based considerations free of stigma.

Full statement: https://t.co/xxGS3NWoaI

[Nicole @supahnic]

@elonmusk What in the Handmaid's Tale is this?

[United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation @UMDF]

Did you know that a single neuron in the brain can contain MILLIONS of #mitochondria? Our brains require so much #energy! #Mitochondrialdiseases are metabolic disorders. Typically they impact the nervous system, including the #brain. Share on #LeighSyndromeAwarenessDay and #WMDW.

[Nicole @supahnic]

@erinhmoon 🔥Emphasis on the fffffff

[Nicole @supahnic]

@MikeCrispi Wth is wrong with you?

[Nicole @supahnic]

@jrtowell @mbird12 Hard no to this.

[Nicole @supahnic]

@MaryDeMuth People dont want know. With knowledge, comes accountability.

[Nicole @supahnic]

@TheKalenAllen It was 🔥

[Nicole @supahnic]

@jamiebgolden Fair question.

[Nicole @supahnic]

@StreamThingPod Yassss

[Sacramento County @SacCountyCA]

.@SacramentoOES is ordering residents living in Wilton to shelter in place. Rising water has made area roads impassable. Residents currently on Dillard Road should continue to safety toward the Wackford Center. Those who are at home should stay there.

https://t.co/rI7jurBcKo

[Sacramento County @SacCountyCA]

.@SacramentoOES is warning residents living in Wilton to leave the area now. Rising water may spill over onto the nearest roadways and cut off access to leave the area.

An evacuation center has been identified as Wackford Community Center, 9014 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove.

[BroadwayWorld @BroadwayWorld]

Check out what critics thought of the #BroadwayRising documentary!
https://t.co/8xM8Sdg7sS

[Nicole @supahnic]

@TeachMrReed You shut your dirty mouth

[Bob Goff @bobgoff]

The way we love each other lets everybody know the baby in the manger isn't just a decoration.

[Rev. Benjamin Cremer @Brcremer]

Mental illness is not a sin.

What is sinful is when we Christians use shame and religious legalism to minimize and isolate those who are suffering by discouraging them from seeking help from qualified mental health professionals.

God heals through therapists too.

[Andrew Stroehlein @astroehlein]

The Holocaust did not begin with killing; it began with words.

[Nicole @supahnic]

@JoelWBerry