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What Vaccines are Made Of
www.cdc.govHealth Service decided that as much mercury as possible should be removed from vaccines, and since thimerosal was the o nly source of mercury in vaccines, they recommended removing thimerosal to reduce mercury exposure. One concern has been that the thimerosal might be linked to autism in young children. However, based
Lecture7 Heavy Metals - Bridgewater State University
webhost.bridgew.edu6 Toxic Heavy Metals: Mercury – Cont. Severity of health effects from mercury exposure depends on: the chemical form of mercury; the dose; the age of the person exposed (the fetus is the most susceptible);
Understanding Thimerosal, Mercury, and Vaccine Safety
www.cdc.govreduce mercury exposure among infants as much as possible. • Today, except for some flu vaccines in multi-dose vials, no recommended childhood vaccines contain thimerosal as a preservative. • In all other recommended childhood vaccines, no thimerosal is present, or the amount of thimerosal is close to zero. •
Mercury Quick Facts Health Effects of Mercury Exposure
www.atsdr.cdc.govA blood test can be used to measure exposure to high levels of mercury if you can be tested within three days of being exposed. If a test shows you have mercury poisoning (too much mercury in your body), your doctor can give you drugs that will remove the mercury from your body. Call the Poison Control