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Is Autism Linked to Thimerosal?

May 9th, 2003 · No Comments

Autism and other brain dysfunctions in American children is linked to thimerosal-containing childhood vaccines, say doctors, activists and Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., chairman of the House Human Rights and Wellness Subcommittee.
Doctors and activists assembled in Chicago to discuss a new study that claims to show an association between thimerosal and brain dysfunctions. The study claims […]

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Congress Deals Significant Blow to Suits Over Thimerosal

December 16th, 2002 · No Comments

A rider to the Homeland Security Act redefines ingredients listed within a vaccine’s product-license application or product label as part of the vaccine. The amendment makes any claim against the mercury-containing preservative Thimerosal a claim against the vaccine, which is a major setback to suits claiming Thimerosal is linked to autism.
“It’s a get out of […]

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