For those who don't know, there's a large, on-going controversy as to whether or not thimerosol (a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines) causes autism. Recently, both DadTalk (June 21) and DaddyTypes (June 25) posted about a story on Salon alleging a cover-up of evidence about a thimerosol/autism link.
Lots to read and think about. Luckily, thimerosol was taken out of all vaccinations except for flu vaccines a few years ago, so the question is mostly moot for newborns.
Posted by Tom Nugent at June 25, 2005 09:35 PM