Thimerosal: What to Know About Mercury in Vaccines
Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that is used in vaccines to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungus. It has gotten a lot of attention over the years, but especially...
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Why People Think Vaccines Cause Autism
One of the most widespread myths is that vaccines cause autism. This myth started in 1998, when former U.K. doctor Andrew Wakefield published a study in The Lancet suggesting that...
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Measles Outbreak Linked to MMR Vaccine Autism Fears
May 12, 2017 — The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed that an outbreak of measles has infected at least 54 children under 10 years old, with 87% of cases...
