When was thimerosal banned?

On August 26, 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California, banned thimerosal-containing influenza vaccines from his state; others soon followed his lead. Despite several years of reassuring studies, the thimerosal controversy continues to be emotionally charged.

What are the effects of thimerosal?

Most people don’t have any side effects from thimerosal, but some people will have mild side effects like redness and swelling at the place where the shot was given, which will only last 1 to 2 days. It’s very unlikely you will have an allergic reaction to thimerosal.

What does thimerosal treat?

Thimerosal prevents the growth of bacteria in vaccines. Thimerosal is added to vials of vaccine that contain more than one dose (multi-dose vials) to prevent growth of germs, like bacteria and fungi.

What is another name for thimerosal?

thimerosal, also called thiomersal, mercury-containing organic compound with antimicrobial and preservative properties.

What foods contain thimerosal?

Most food sources high in mercury come from saltwater species like fish and other sea animals, but freshwater fish contain mercury, too….Here are eight foods you should avoid to reduce your exposure to dietary mercury.

• Swordfish.
• Shark.
• Tilefish.
• King Mackerel.
• Bigeye Tuna.
• Marlin.
• Orange Roughy.
• Chilean Sea Bass.

Is thimerosal a drug?

Thimerosal is an alkylmercury compound (approximately 49% mercury by weight) used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent. It has a role as a disinfectant, an antifungal drug, an antiseptic drug and a drug allergen.

What drugs contain thimerosal?

Thimerosal as a preservative is present in certain other vaccines. Examples are tetanus toxoid, Td, DT, certain formulations of influenza vaccine, and meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine in multidose vials.

Is thimerosal poisonous?

At high levels, it can be toxic to people. Thimerosal contains a different form of mercury called ethylmercury. Studies comparing ethylmercury and methylmercury suggest that they are processed differently in the human body. Ethylmercury is broken down and excreted much more rapidly than methylmercury.

What foods and drinks contain mercury?

Here are eight foods you should avoid to reduce your exposure to dietary mercury.

• Swordfish. A predatory fish that inhabits several ocean zones, swordfish is one of the highest sources of mercury.
• Shark.
• Tilefish.
• King Mackerel.
• Bigeye Tuna.
• Marlin.
• Orange Roughy.
• Chilean Sea Bass.

Is canned tuna high in mercury?

The tuna sandwich is a lunchbox staple. But several species of tuna — like other large ocean fish — contain higher-than-average amounts of mercury, a highly toxic metal that can cause severe health effects.