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What risks does mercury pose to an infants health?

April 26, 2017Health infant mercury pose

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What risks does mercury pose to an infants health?

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Studies of mercury ingested from fish and other sources have shown that in high doses, mercury can cause brain damage. Mercury can also affect the kidneys and immune system. Mercury in vaccines (ethyl mercury) is in a different form than mercury in food products (methyl mercury). It is difficult to predict adverse effects of ethyl mercury exposure based on studies of exposure to other forms of mercury.Experts have differing opinions.