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Is it true that thimerosal can cause autism?
18 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No.: This has been well studied, and there is no credible evidence that thimersol (aka "thiomersal") is a factor in autism --the cdc, am academy of pediatrics, world health organization & all experts agree on this. It's been removed from vaccines in usa for >10years anyway-- & of course, we are still seeing new cases in very young children. So, the answer is no.
Answered 10/26/2015
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No: There is no evidence linking any vaccine, vaccine component or vaccine preservative to autism. Watch https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=ins4ivuahqi to learn more.
Answered 4/13/2016
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