thimerosal
noun
thi·mer·o·sal
thī-ˈmer-ə-ˌsal 
: a crystalline organic mercurial antiseptic C9H9HgNaO2S used especially for its antifungal and bacteriostatic properties
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Studies have also disproven connections between autism and vaccines containing thimerosal, a preservative often used in combination vaccines, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Many studies have found no evidence of harm of thimerosal in low doses in vaccines.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In 2003, the AAP blasted one of their articles that claimed to find a link between thimerosal and autism.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
While a Florida congressman, Weldon questioned the safety of the MMR vaccine and fought against using an ingredient called thimerosal in childhood vaccines.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Many studies have found no evidence of harm of thimerosal in low doses in vaccines.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In 2003, the AAP blasted one of their articles that claimed to find a link between thimerosal and autism.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
While a Florida congressman, Weldon questioned the safety of the MMR vaccine and fought against using an ingredient called thimerosal in childhood vaccines.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Thimerosal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thimerosal. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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thimerosal
noun
thi·mer·o·sal
thī-ˈmer-ə-ˌsal
: a crystalline organic mercurial antiseptic C9H9HgNaO2S used especially for its antifungal and bacteriostatic properties see merthiolate
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