Despite widespread discussion of the risks associated, or potentially associated, with vaccines containing mercury, The San Jose Mercury News reports that many pediatricians are urging that infants receive influenza vaccinations made with thimerosal. Not enough mercury-free shots were manufactured, so it is a trade-off many will have to discuss this year. Anyone with a child who has autism will want to know more about this before getting the child vaccinated.
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