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Should immunization providers stop using licensed pediatric vaccines that contain thimerosal?

April 26, 2017contain Immunization licensed pediatric thimerosal vaccines

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Should immunization providers stop using licensed pediatric vaccines that contain thimerosal?

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No. Immunization providers should use the vaccines available in their stock. The use of vaccines should continue according to the currently recommended schedule. The risks of not vaccinating children on time are significant, whereas the risks of thimerosal-containing vaccines have not been proven scientifically. Furthermore, availability of any vaccine containing thimerosal preservative is rare.