What are the facts about Thimerosal/mercury containing vaccines?
• The trace amounts of mercury contained in vaccines have not been found to cause any health problems, not even in infants or children. • Recent studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) showed that the levels of mercury contained in the blood of immunized patients are similar to that of the non-immunized. • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics were concerned that, although there was no evidence that Thiomerosal caused harm, vaccines might be “perceived” as unsafe. So they recommended vaccines should be free of Thimerosal in the future. • There will be a drug study with the next generation Thiomersal-free influenza vaccine. When is the best time to get the flu shot? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the Prevention and Control of Influenza state the optimal time to receive influenza vaccine is during October through November. However, because of vaccine distribution delays during the previous two y
