Discuss what thimerosal is, what it is used for in a vaccine, and what three pediatric diseases it was thought to be linked to

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that is used as a preservative in vaccines. It was thought to be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, speech delay, and autism

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The American College of Rheumatology recommends the drug ________ as the drug of choice for treating mild-to-moderate pain associated with osteoarthritis when there is no inflammation involved

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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A medical term that means white blood cell is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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All of the following are types of brain tumors EXCEPT ________

A) glioblastoma multiforme B) meningioma C) schwannoma D) neurofibromatosis

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Which vegetable is considered cruciferous?

a. carrots b. peas c. broccoli d. acorn squash e. spinach

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