The organic mercury compound thiomersal is not dangerously toxic at exposure levels
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 75/100
Accumulated epidemiological and toxicological evidence indicates that thiomersal at exposure levels found in vaccines does not pose a dangerous toxicity risk.
Evidence for · 2
The evidence for the safety of thiomersal in newborn and infant vaccines.
2004 · cited by 0
The study finds that epidemiological data show no demonstrable developmental or central nervous system abnormalities from vaccine-derived thiomersal exposure in infants.
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More for · 1
When science is not enough - a risk/benefit profile of thiomersal-containing vaccines.
2006 · cited by 0
The paper reviews available toxicity data and concludes that continued use of thiomersal as a vaccine preservative is safe.