Thimerosal
- Omnibus Autism Proceeding
Health Resources and Services Administration summary of the decisions made under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) regarding vaccinations and autism. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Thimerosal and
Childhood Vaccines: What You Should Know
Fact sheet on thimerosal and childhood vaccines. updated 9/10
- Thimerosal Content in Vaccines (PDF: 75KB/2 pages)
A listing of the thimerosal content in routinely used vaccines. Updated 3/10
- Studies on Mercury and Vaccines
The National Network for Immunization Information (NNii) provides a summary of published scientific articles related to vaccines and immunization. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Thimerosal/Mercury in Vaccines
The National Network for Immunization Information (NNii) answers questions on mercury in vaccines. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Thimerosal
Resource Information
This site developed by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) contains a list of journal articles and other resources for both parents and health care providers on thimerosal. Attention: Non-MDH link
- NIAID-Supported
Studies on Mercury, Thimerosal, and Vaccine Safety
This National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease site responds to frequently asked questions on this issue. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Mercury and Vaccines (Thimerosal)
Provides parents and providers with information on thimerosal and vaccines. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Immunization Safety
Review: Vaccines and Autism
This report by the National Institute's of Medicine (IOM) Immunization Safety Review Committee reviewed the evidence regarding the hypotheses that vaccines, specifically the MMR vaccine and thimerosal containing vaccines cause autism. After reviewing all the literature, the IOM found no causal relationship between MMR and autism or thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Every Child By Two
Reference chart and other information containing recent scientific studies on thimerosal and autism. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Thimerosal Content
in Routinely Recommended Vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration page on thimerosal in vaccines, including tables showing thimerosal concentration by vaccine. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Safe Eating Guidelines
Minnesota Department of Health's Safe Fish Eating Guidelines based on the levels of contaminants measured in fish from lakes and rivers across the state.
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
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CDC Immunization Home
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