Why is there mercury in vaccines?

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that has been used for decades in the United States in multi-dose vials (vials containing more than one dose) of medicines and vaccines. There is no evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal in vaccines, except for minor reactions like redness and swelling at the injection site. 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

The use of thimerosal as a preservative in vaccines has declined due to reformulation and development of new vaccines in single-use presentations. Thimerosal is a compound that has been widely used as a preservative in a number of biological and drug products. read more