Do vaccines have mercury in them?

Thimerosal is a compound that contains mercury. Mercury is a metal found naturally in the environment. Because it prevents the growth of dangerous microbes, thimerosal is used as a preservative in multi-dose vials of flu vaccines, and in two other childhood vaccines, it is used in the manufacturing process. read more

“Ten Lies” Told About Mercury in Vaccines Community, Share Your Story, Supporting Organizations, What People Are Saying The Rev. Lisa K. Sykes from the United Methodist Women wrote a compelling blog post about the “Ten Lies Commonly Told about Mercury in Vaccines” for those who aren’t sure of the facts. read more

You may have heard that thimerosal has mercury in it. Not all types of mercury are the same. read more

All vaccines routinely recommended for children 6 years of age and younger in the U.S. are available in formulations that do not contain thimerosal. The use of thimerosal as a preservative in vaccines has declined due to reformulation and development of new vaccines in single-use presentations. read more