Medical: March 2010 Archives

Medical Experts & Mercury In Vaccines

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Concerned parents presented their case before the federal vaccine court stating that the ingredient thimerosal, used in vaccines, is partly to blame for autism but the court issued a statement March 12th saying "an alleged causal link between autism and a mercury-containing preservative in vaccines is unpersuasive...." 

Parents presented medical expert witnesses who argued mercury can have a number of effects on the brain and certain biological processes, including abnormal metabolism in children. Though parents argued that the effects from mercury in vaccines differ from mercury’s known effects on the brain, they made little progress in their fight. Because of the federal vaccine court  ruling, the families appearing before the court aren't entitled to any compensation. 

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