<B>The FDA Banned Mercury-Based Thimerosal<BR>from over-the-counter preparations.</B><P>They say <I>"Safety and effectiveness are not established".</I> Unfortunately, many vaccines still contain Thimerosal.<P><I>Federal Register 63(77): 19799-19802, 22 April 1998, the FDA has banned the use of mercury and 15 of its compounds including Thimerosal and Mercurochrome, saying that "safety and effectiveness have not been established for the ingredients".</I><P>Thimerosal is a very popular additive in vaccines. It is used as a "disinfectant/preservative".<P>Other common additives include:<P> o phenol (carcinogen)<BR> o formaldehyde (embalmant)<BR> o aluminium (Alzheimer's)<BR> o ethylene glycol (anti-freeze)<BR><P>------------------<BR>Russ Tanner<BR>of Herb Allure

MSG - mono sodium glutamate is an ingredient in the chicken pox vaccine.<BR>Parents you have the responsibility to raise your children the best way you know how. So you also have the right to say no if you believe it is not in the child's best interest. I recommend Parents visit <A HREF="http://www.909shot.com" TARGET=_blank>www.909shot.com</A> for the National Vaccine Info Center. And if you'd like to order an Info Packet for Parents about Vaccines, go to <A HREF="http://www.familiesfornaturalliving.org" TARGET=_blank>www.familiesfornaturalliving.org</A> <BR>Good Book to read: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations by Stephanie Cave, MD, pediatrician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Every state has exceptions to the mandatory vaccination laws. Know your rights in your state !<BR>JCrane<BR>