Which of the following is true about immunizations containing thimersal and autism?
1. Thimersal has been removed from all vaccines.
2. Only the MMR vaccine is associated with autism.
3. Thimersal has been linked to learning disabilities, but not autism.
4. Researchers have found no evidence that thimersal is linked to autism.
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1. Even though researchers have found no evidence that thimersal is linked to autism, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that thimersal be removed from all vaccines.
2. Currently, this preservative is only found in very small amounts in some flu vaccines. Also, no evidence has been found that the MMR vaccine is associated with autism.
3. Even though researchers have found no evidence that thimersal is linked to autism, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that thimersal be removed from all vaccines.
4. Even though researchers have found no evidence that thimersal is linked to autism, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that thimersal be removed from all vaccines.
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