What Key Evidence Has Emerged to Disprove the Myth That

question 13

Multiple Choice

What key evidence has emerged to disprove the myth that thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) is responsible for autism?

• A) Historically, no children with autism ever came into direct contact with thimerosal.
• B) The incidence of autism has climbed after thimerosal was removed from the MMR vaccine.
• C) As the amount of thimerosal in baby food has increased, the incidence of autism has decreased.
• D) The incidence of autism has decreased significantly, but only in females who are immune the impact of thimerosal.

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