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Mercury and vaccines

Thiomersal, which contains ethylmercury, is used as a preservative in some vaccines. In June 2003, a BBC Radio 4 documentary reported a possible link to autism and similar disorders. Although it is being phased out by vaccine manufacturers on a precautionary basis, there is no good evidence linking it to any serious adverse events according to the UK Committee on Safety of Medicines (CSM). For more information, click on the button on the left.

Autoimmune diseases and vaccination

This link is to a very technical but thorough review of what is known about  any association between these 2 and the clinical evidence on the topic..
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