Vaccine study shows no link to autism

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 20:42 in Health & Medicine

Thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative once used in routine shots, isn't linked to problems in brain function, further disproving a theory about what causes autism. A new study from Italy adds more evidence that a mercury-based preservative once used in many vaccines doesn't hurt children.

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