Fact checked by Jennifer Klump The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted a recommendation to remove thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, from all influenza vaccines in the ...

In a sweeping move to eliminate mercury exposure from vaccines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert ...

CDC vaccine advisory panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal By Mary Kekatos, Youri Benadjaoud, Sony Salzman and Dr. Jade Cobern, ABCNews Thursday, June 26, 2025 ...

CDC vaccine advisory panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal By Mary Kekatos, Youri Benadjaoud, Sony Salzman and Dr. Jade Cobern, ABCNews Thursday, June 26, 2025 ...

Dr. Noel Brewer, a former ACIP member removed by Kennedy and a professor in the department of health behavior at the ...

The mercury-based ingredient has prompted concerns from some organizations, although the CDC has said there is no evidence it causes harm.

However, thimerosal contains a very specific, modified form of mercury called ethylmercury, which, according to the WHO, “does not pose a health risk,” as it quickly breaks down after entering ...

The new CDC advisory panel is recommending that most Americans avoid shots containing a mercury-based preservative. The panel voted to drop thimerosal from flu vaccines.

CDC advisory panel, selected by RFK Jr., recommends thimerosal be dropped from flu vaccines Alex Hogan/STAT By Ed Silverman June 27, 2025 Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer ...

Additionally, a 2010 CDC study found exposure to vaccines and immunoglobulins that contain thimerosal, in prenatal or infant stages, does not increase risk for autism spectrum disorder.

CDC vaccine advisory panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal By Mary Kekatos, Youri Benadjaoud, Sony Salzman and Dr. Jade Cobern, ABCNews Thursday, June 26, 2025 ...