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So what is the mercury compound they put in multi-dose vaccines? EDIT: Thiomersal, and it looks pretty organic. I've read that it leaves the bloodstream quickl

So what is the mercury compound they put in multi-dose vaccines? EDIT: Thiomersal, and it looks pretty organic. I've read that it leaves the bloodstream quickly, but not seen solid evidence that its leaving the body.

an1sotropy 5y ago
from: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/thimerosal/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/thimerosal/index.... "Thimerosal contains ethylmercury, which is cleared from the human body more quickly than methylmercury, and is therefore less likely to cause any harm."
Karellen 5y ago
They used to put thimerosal in a bunch more vaccines. Until the clamour of anti-vaxxers who insisted that the rise in childhood autism cases was a direct cause of it (despite no evidence to back the claim) got so loud that they stopped using it in childhood vaccines in 2001. And childhood autism rates continued to rise unaffected by the change, proving (again) that this was due to some other factor (more sensitive diagnosis being the most popular theory) and also that the anti-vaxxers were full of shit and had no idea what they were talking about.
- elevaet 5y ago
  I know we're not supposed to discuss downvotes, but can't help but be curious why parent was downvoted? Factual errors? Cuss words? No references? Disagreement in opinion? It would be more interesting if they left a comment.
  - deleted 5y ago
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  - CoastalCoder 5y ago
    I'm speculating, but maybe it seemed like an unnecessary / unconstructive rant as against a group.
Xeoncross 5y ago
Thiomersal/Thimerosal leaves the bloodstream more quickly - but that is a relative term. Like you said, I've not seen not seen solid evidence that its leaving the body - but even then the best guesstimates are still half a year in the body instead of a full year or more like methylmercury. It can also cross into the brain if my memory serves me correctly. Thimerosal may not be deadly, but is certainty to be avoided if possible.
cesarb 5y ago
> Thiomersal Also known as Merthiolate, a very popular topical antiseptic when I was younger (very popular as in: at least where I lived, the go-to antiseptic for a small cut or abrasion was either Merthiolate, or Mercurochrome which is another mercury compound, or a hydrogen peroxide solution; every kid from back then is familiar with at least one, if not all, of these antiseptics). It was so popular that, now that it's no longer available, the Merthiolate brand has been repurposed for a completely unrelated antiseptic (Chlorhexidine), to cash on all that popularity.
- phkahler 5y ago
  My go-to for topical use is Lugol's Idoine solution. Not only a disinfectant, but appears to aid healing (scars in particular) and some claim is anti-cancer.

an1sotropy 5y ago

from: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/thimerosal/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/thimerosal/index.... "Thimerosal contains ethylmercury, which is cleared from the human body more quickly than methylmercury, and is therefore less likely to cause any harm."

Karellen 5y ago

They used to put thimerosal in a bunch more vaccines. Until the clamour of anti-vaxxers who insisted that the rise in childhood autism cases was a direct cause of it (despite no evidence to back the claim) got so loud that they stopped using it in childhood vaccines in 2001. And childhood autism rates continued to rise unaffected by the change, proving (again) that this was due to some other factor (more sensitive diagnosis being the most popular theory) and also that the anti-vaxxers were full of shit and had no idea what they were talking about.

elevaet 5y ago
I know we're not supposed to discuss downvotes, but can't help but be curious why parent was downvoted? Factual errors? Cuss words? No references? Disagreement in opinion? It would be more interesting if they left a comment.
- deleted 5y ago
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- CoastalCoder 5y ago
  I'm speculating, but maybe it seemed like an unnecessary / unconstructive rant as against a group.

Xeoncross 5y ago

Thiomersal/Thimerosal leaves the bloodstream more quickly - but that is a relative term. Like you said, I've not seen not seen solid evidence that its leaving the body - but even then the best guesstimates are still half a year in the body instead of a full year or more like methylmercury. It can also cross into the brain if my memory serves me correctly. Thimerosal may not be deadly, but is certainty to be avoided if possible.

cesarb 5y ago

> Thiomersal Also known as Merthiolate, a very popular topical antiseptic when I was younger (very popular as in: at least where I lived, the go-to antiseptic for a small cut or abrasion was either Merthiolate, or Mercurochrome which is another mercury compound, or a hydrogen peroxide solution; every kid from back then is familiar with at least one, if not all, of these antiseptics). It was so popular that, now that it's no longer available, the Merthiolate brand has been repurposed for a completely unrelated antiseptic (Chlorhexidine), to cash on all that popularity.

phkahler 5y ago
My go-to for topical use is Lugol's Idoine solution. Not only a disinfectant, but appears to aid healing (scars in particular) and some claim is anti-cancer.