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Thimerosal and vaccines - a cautionary tale

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The FDA scienctists examined safety guidelines to determine whether the amount of mercury (due to use of thimerosal preservative) in vaccines are safe and could cause autism in children. The controversy over thimerosal should stand as a cuationary tale for not to communicate theoretical risk to the public.

Author: Offit, Paul A.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
Primary nonferrous metals, not elsewhere classified, Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Mercury, Composition, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Mercury (Metal), Viewpoint essay

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Case in vaccine court - legal battles over vaccines and autism

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A report on vaccine injury compensation program (VICP) where families file claims for damages caused to children from serious adverse effects of any childhood vaccine leading to autism and other complications is detailed.

Author: Sugarman, Stephen D.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
United States, Legal issues & crime, Drugs, HEALTH SERVICES, Legal/Government Regulation, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services, Vaccination & Immunization, Company legal issue, Cases, Biological products industry, Vaccination

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Case in vaccine court - legal battles over vaccines and autism

Article Abstract:

A report on vaccine injury compensation program (VICP) where families file claims for children suffering from serious adverse effects from any childhood vaccine leading to autism and other complications is detailed.

Author: Sugarman, Stephen D.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
Personnel administration, Compensation and benefits, Wounds and injuries, Injuries

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Abnormalities, Causes of, Autism, Vaccines, Health policy
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