Set to be published in the American Journal of Pediatrics is another study that refutes the notion that thimerosal causes autism. You may remember that a little while ago, a study done by the Department of Health in California suggested that there was no link because in that state, thimerosal has not been used in routine vaccinations since the early ’90’s, yet the autism rate has continued to increase steadily rather than decrease; which is what you’d expect to see if there were a strong link. Some Background Thimerosal is mercury that is used as a preservative in vaccinations. Fears … Continue reading →