Why is Thimerosal a necessary component of vaccines?

Subject: Why is Thimerosal a necessary component of vaccines?

Date: Thu Jul 7 15:04:17 2005
Posted by ken
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Controversy about autism aside, mercury is known to be harmful so why include 
it in vaccine solutions? I assume its role is as a stabilizer or preservative, 
but is there nothing less toxic that could be used? Perhaps a different storage 
or delivery method might negate the need for it. Or am I crazy?

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