The Independent: Italian court rules MMR vaccine did trigger autism

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82. Thimerosal is still contained in some childhood vaccines

Thimerosal is still contained in some childhood vaccines. (Source & explanation)

That said, I am not personally concerned about thimerosal causing autism. What I do care about is the use of inaccurate facts to shut down discussion and to imply that anyone who suggests that there is still room for growth in our understanding of these issues is passionate, but scientifically illiterate. Aside from anything else, most vaccines include adjuvants - and the best scientific minds do not fully understand the mechanisms by which these adjuvants alter immune responses (Search this page for "we do not know&quot . And since more and more children are developing auto-immune disorders, the interaction between our immune systems and adjuvants is an area ripe for further research to try to avoid harming this vulnerable population. ( Exemplary concerns expressed by scientists )