Has the Government conspired to keep from the public evidence of thimerosals harm?
No, to the contrary. Since 1999, many people and organizations have undertaken independent studies and have worked to provide information on the potential risks of thimerosal. This research is available to the public. Moreover, the Institute of Medicine was asked to conduct a comprehensive, independent analysis of all the available information. The Committee reviewed epidemiologic evidence available for and against a causal relationship, as well as any case reports and clinical evidence. The Committee also heard presentations about key published research studies, as well as presentations about ongoing, unpublished research. Following each review, the Committee provided a report that addressed their conclusions regarding: the causal relationship between the vaccine and adverse health effect; the biologic mechanisms that could account for the adverse health effect; and the significance of the vaccine safety concern in the context of society at large (e.g., the seriousness, treatment, com
