Thimerosal Articles

Government Agrees to Pay for Girl's Vaccine Injuries

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has agreed to compensate a 9-year-old girl who developed autism-like symptoms after receiving a series of vaccinations.

"Eli Stone" Controversy Spurs Autism Expert to Speak Out

In the wake of the controversy over ABC’s decision to run an episode of their new TV drama “Eli Stone,” a respected autism researcher has decided to speak her mind on the subject of vaccines and autism.

Episode of "Eli Stone" Spotlights Possible Mercury-Autism Link

The Coalition for SafeMinds (Sensible Action for Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders) has applauded ABC’s decision to air a controversial episode of its new drama "Eli Stone" in which the lead character claims that a mercury-containing vaccine caused a child's autism.

Vaccinations Caused Son's Autism, Says Family

Angela and Rolf Hazlehurst recently testified against the Secretary of Health and Human Services, claiming that vaccinations received during his first year caused their son, Yates, to develop autism.

North Carolina, Hawaii latest states to consider thimerosal ban for vaccines

Following the lead of several other states including California and Iowa, the state legislatures of North Carolina and Hawaii are now considering bills that would ban the use of thimerosal in vaccines.

New study strengthens link between mercury, health problems in children

Researchers at UC Davis have shown that thimerosal, a preservative containing mercury that used to be found in children's vaccines, causes immune dysfunction in mice.

Autism Rate Plummets After Mercury Removed From Vaccines

According to a new study, the autism rate in children has dropped sharply after removing mercury from vaccines given to babies and young children.

Debate Continues Over Mercury, Autism Link

In 1991 the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration recommend infants receive three additional vaccines, all of which contain thimerosal, a preservative added to prevent contamination in multi-use vials.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Blames Autism on Vaccines

Advocates of the position that autism is linked to childhood vaccination now have the backing of a Kennedy.

Debate Over Link Between Autism and Thimerosal Continues

Although many health organizations have attempted to discredit claims that childhood exposure to thimerosal is linked to autism, those on the opposing side seem to be gaining supporters.