The CDC says there is no evidence of harm from mercury-based thimerosal.

ALPENA — Local health department officials say that mercury-based preservatives used in influenza immunizations do not affect long-term health, especially in children. U.S. Health and Human Services ...

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed off on the recommendation from an expert panel that recommended removing the mercury-based preservative from all influenza ...

The mercury-based ingredient has prompted concerns from some organizations, although the CDC has said there is no evidence it ...

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has approved a major Centers for Disease Control & Prevention ...

What is thimerosal, does it have side effects and why is RFK Jr. removing the controversial preservative from the flu shot?

Burns' position was noted in an April memo from CDC chief of staff Matt Buzzelli that was obtained by MedPage Today editor-in ...

Following an overhaul at ACIP, the HHS secretary took the advice of the committee’s new members, saying he was acting on guidance that dated back to 1999.

Thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, has been used in multi-dose vaccine vials since the 1930s to prevent contamination. While concerns abou ...