July 2017 PMID 28595786

Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in the United States: A prospective longitudinal case-control study in the Vaccine Safety Datalink.

David A Geier, Janet K Kern, Mark R Geier

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Peak: 12 in Aug 2020
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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect strong support for the research, with examples such as references to a large epidemiological study linking Thimerosal to atypical autism and calls for further investigation. The tone varies from scientific and analytical to personal and skeptical, which shapes the moderate but meaningful impact on the conversation about vaccine safety and autism.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the idea that the study shows a link between Thimerosal in vaccines and autism, emphasizing the significance of the research and its findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing detailed studies, research datasets, and discussions on vaccine safety, showing active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions cite specific studies, ask questions, or share personal anecdotes, indicating a deep level of engagement with the research and its implications.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest that the findings could influence opinions on vaccine safety and spark policy debates, but the overall impact is moderate given the mixed reactions and skepticism.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether exposure to Thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative in some vaccines, is linked to a higher risk of atypical autism, finding that children diagnosed with atypical autism were more likely to have received higher doses of Thimerosal early in life.
  • The research analyzed medical records of children born between 1991 and 2000 and found statistically significant associations between mercury exposure from Thimerosal in hepatitis B vaccines and atypical autism, with similar results observed across genders.
  • Although vaccines are crucial for public health, the study suggests that eliminating Thimerosal from vaccines could reduce the risk of atypical autism, raising concerns about the safety of mercury-containing vaccines.

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しろ
@surinobaasan · X

水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0zmGNLGaTj

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@Arif_Koroglu69 · X

@hakikatbilgisi Aşılar, sadece otizm spektrum bozukluğuna  (OSB) değil ; Kaynak ; https://t.co/YU8RYMYWEx https://t.co/ACMll6fjUV https://t.co/NNypxDDpof https://t.co/Z9BWltWkzj https://t.co/UGBRheGXV5 https://t.co/gFmoGVmNE3

Dec 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 8,586 followers View post →
nj4rfk
@nj4rfk · X

@MdBreathe @wapo It seems that RFK may want Geier to extend and test that thimerosal study approach on the full current VSDl dataset. https://t.co/6N1NcIFe3J

Mar 26, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 407 followers View post →
CaPPsiE
@cappsie · X

@CaryDavid722 @Lorenzo7127 @krebiozen @trillionofcells @dirk_fasshauer @PatrickSquirrel @higgsri @TheCrystalBrian @GeoffSchuler @FillmoreWhite @iXeno @OscarSkeptic @SkepticalMutant @natedoromal @diego_hawk90544 @smith_john55 @vstefans @steviebdotblue @TheFrankmanMN @BlueLionBlog @ktibus @ScooterScience @Apotheosis1974 @FrankDElia7 @Anymous84861064 @Awithonelison @shallit43 @gavleeham @ToBornin @NewSeasonsSpa @mjtimber2 @Humans_R_Free @barryjohnreid21 @TMGFlorida @DrRobertWMarlo1 @crabb_vicki @FUDyou2 @chezronify @dann58638436 @ReneeBa41879905 @wjack76995 @Augusti03401363 @ianfmusgrave @TraceAmountsDoc You then asked, "Show me some VSD data on hepatitis B vaccine and autism". This paper uses VSD data to study hepatitis B vaccines among cases diagnosed with atypical autism: https://t.co/bSiPc9XzjK "Show me some VSD data..." - met. 2/

Jul 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,590 followers View post →
Frank Lennon
@DisparatePost · X

The document - https://t.co/dwUYqCufux -

Sep 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,365 followers View post →
Spotlessdog
@spotlessdog · X

@CanariesBlue Monarez authorized and HHS has the author Dr Greir heading it up https://t.co/OjENa3ovly https://t.co/Duxrv0ySq5

Mar 26, 2025 · 1 like · 4,099 followers View post →

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Hardtoherd
@smthinshppnhere · X

@Yesitisthatbad @EndTribalism The link between autism/health & vaccination needs more study. However, here are a few that are interesting (autism & general health). https://t.co/1W6KHwQZYY https://t.co/gQFJxZPtQc https://t.co/kBjVgfuhpL https://t.co/HnG0XIbzeE https://t.co/CDlai341cJ

Sep 23, 2025 · 92 followers View post →
Prof Jeffrey S Morris
@jsm2334 · X

@BGLTHMND @SaiKate108 How many large population level studies that actually acknowledged and tried to deal with at least fundamental confounders found links between vaccines and autism? And do you consider a study like this one a good one that we should be talking about? https://t.co/eB8yQIMwEV

Jul 30, 2025 · 14,396 followers View post →
CaPPsiE
@cappsie · X

@CaryDavid722 @Lorenzo7127 @krebiozen @trillionofcells @dirk_fasshauer @PatrickSquirrel @higgsri @TheCrystalBrian @GeoffSchuler @FillmoreWhite @iXeno @OscarSkeptic @SkepticalMutant @natedoromal @diego_hawk90544 @smith_john55 @vstefans @steviebdotblue @TheFrankmanMN @BlueLionBlog @ktibus @ScooterScience @Apotheosis1974 @FrankDElia7 @Anymous84861064 @Awithonelison @shallit43 @gavleeham @ToBornin @NewSeasonsSpa @mjtimber2 @Humans_R_Free @barryjohnreid21 @TMGFlorida @DrRobertWMarlo1 @crabb_vicki @FUDyou2 @chezronify @dann58638436 @ReneeBa41879905 @wjack76995 @Augusti03401363 @ianfmusgrave @TraceAmountsDoc I shared a Geier paper, not to prove the autism link, but to meet your criteria, which I did. This Geier paper: https://t.co/bSiPc9XzjK These do not agree: https://t.co/eWR0mETVWC https://t.co/0q7eBA8u4a https://t.co/ZwekH9YjKH https://t.co/w4vODixAmq https://t.co/y6K3ARbhjP 1/

Jul 20, 2025 · 1 like · 1,590 followers View post →
CaPPsiE
@cappsie · X

@CaryDavid722 @Lorenzo7127 @krebiozen @trillionofcells @dirk_fasshauer @PatrickSquirrel @higgsri @TheCrystalBrian @GeoffSchuler @FillmoreWhite @iXeno @OscarSkeptic @SkepticalMutant @natedoromal @diego_hawk90544 @smith_john55 @vstefans @steviebdotblue @TheFrankmanMN @BlueLionBlog @ktibus @ScooterScience @Apotheosis1974 @FrankDElia7 @Anymous84861064 @Awithonelison @shallit43 @gavleeham @ToBornin @NewSeasonsSpa @mjtimber2 @Humans_R_Free @barryjohnreid21 @TMGFlorida @DrRobertWMarlo1 @crabb_vicki @FUDyou2 @chezronify @dann58638436 @ReneeBa41879905 @wjack76995 @Augusti03401363 @ianfmusgrave @TraceAmountsDoc You then asked, "Show me some VSD data on hepatitis B vaccine and autism". This paper uses VSD data to study hepatitis B vaccines among cases diagnosed with atypical autism: https://t.co/bSiPc9XzjK "Show me some VSD data..." - met. 2/

Jul 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,590 followers View post →
Gerry
@GerryKeogh_ · X

@andybarber654 Date with Facts are Facts.....

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HOTPIE
@HOTPIE6969 · X

@TubaronAzul @IamDuder @_MLFootball @AaronRodgers12 https://t.co/eo1xnoCjLr

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Minority View
@MinorityView · X

RT @nj4rfk: @MdBreathe @wapo It seems that RFK may want Geier to extend and test that thimerosal study approach on the full current VSDl da…

Mar 27, 2025 · 1 share · 13,550 followers View post →
Christophe Contant
@contantchris · X

La mission va aller très vite, puisqu'il a déjà fait "ses propres recherches" et publié des papiers à ce sujet! https://t.co/7FmfDN1Fm7 https://t.co/RLKQW9URx4

Mar 27, 2025 · 1 like · 192 followers View post →
Spotlessdog
@spotlessdog · X

@CanariesBlue Monarez authorized and HHS has the author Dr Greir heading it up https://t.co/OjENa3ovly https://t.co/Duxrv0ySq5

Mar 26, 2025 · 1 like · 4,099 followers View post →
Spotlessdog
@spotlessdog · X

@BryceMLipscomb @DrJBhattacharya Monarez authorized this

Mar 26, 2025 · 4,099 followers View post →
❤Elisa❤
@ifoundmetonight · X

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Mar 26, 2025 · 1 like · 1,803 followers View post →
nj4rfk
@nj4rfk · X

@MdBreathe @wapo It seems that RFK may want Geier to extend and test that thimerosal study approach on the full current VSDl dataset. https://t.co/6N1NcIFe3J

Mar 26, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 407 followers View post →
nj4rfk
@nj4rfk · X

@thereal_truther Kennedy promised researchers "independent" from Big Pharma and establishment mafia. Science, you see.

Mar 25, 2025 · 407 followers View post →
svengal
@svengalrt · X

@lenkaronon @atrupar Completely wrong. Took about 30 seconds to find these studies. Fact check for yourself. not saying all vaccines cause autism, but to say that there are no studies that suggest any vaccine correlation is complete idiocy. https://t.co/e7iKV4E6fc https://t.co/xuuVMXv0zg

Jan 31, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
GameDevMadeEasy (Stand-up philosopher)
@GameDevMadeEasy · X

@RedMonkeyIdaho @TriggerinLibs @DrNeilStone You say that the Grier studies are weak yet can't articulate why they are weak. https://t.co/o7JpMb2MYb https://t.co/u0rRjwVkAP https://t.co/9y9gAzEXlC https://t.co/g7n8R5sfTF https://t.co/nZolClfvE6 And since we don't know of any known causes for Autism but have found that since

Nov 18, 2024 · 352 followers View post →
myu
@myumyu3456 · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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JustTheTrip
@JustThe_Trip · X

@wideawake_media https://t.co/bZFuYRt1gp

Oct 31, 2024 · 11 followers View post →
seki_yo
@seki_yo · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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Mr.S
@MrS89715471 · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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@say0190214150 · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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教会の栄光
@glory_of_church · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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@9g7c5Fab6KEhTxI · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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@mcjfaJ0rYQejtDs · X

RT @surinobaasan: 水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0z…

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しろ
@surinobaasan · X

水銀が含まれる小児ワクチンを打つと自閉症が増えるという研究。 米国におけるチメロサール含有ワクチン曝露後の非定型自閉症診断のリスク増加:ワクチン安全性データリンクにおける前向き縦断的症例対照研究-PubMed https://t.co/0zmGNLGaTj

May 29, 2024 · 19 likes · 7 shares · 4,617 followers View post →
Morello
@jilel76 · X

RT @egdrennan: @crabb_vicki @ToBornin @axiomotime @krebiozen @ballardsigns @mcfunny @SkepticalMutant @CoralBlob @Pouldeau61 @Top_Muppetries…

Feb 12, 2024 · 1 share · 314 followers View post →
Ed
@egdrennan · X

@crabb_vicki @ToBornin @axiomotime @krebiozen @ballardsigns @mcfunny @SkepticalMutant @CoralBlob @Pouldeau61 @Top_Muppetries @BurgerLab12 @trillionofcells @FreedomReigns2 @croissantk @LiamKav @Scary7Dr @Nicoleg425 @Mr_Magoo5 @FrankDElia7 @WePatriot15 @FUDyou2 @doritmi @TakethatCt @FatEmperor @jilel76 @pawley_robert @SoiferErica @Izzitreally2 @ghoppe @Mchael21592783M @Alex_on_A14 @provaxtexan @carlsmythe @MsTrixter @TierraHenson @bolt_carl @_mamadeb @NottaLeftard @policing_uk @NEvadto @stevenmosher @Suesue2point0 @DPBeachNY @Monstercoyliar @vault_code @MicktheStick99 @Megalodon_16 @gorskon 1) This study shows otherwise "significantly associating increasing Hg exposure from Thimerosal-containing childhood vaccines and the subsequent risk of atypical autism diagnosis, and suggests that Thimerosal should be eliminated from vaccines." https://t.co/o97k3EE9A4

Feb 11, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 605 followers View post →
⬣ Eight Point Cross ⬣
@Jason15659531 · X

@BBudd8 @RandellHynes @RobertKennedyJr @zacharycon Ok ... here is one ... many others ... Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in the United States: A prospective longitudinal case-control study in the Vaccine Safety Datalink - PubMed (https://t.co/pAFjuqCA21)

Jan 15, 2024 · 2,054 followers View post →
Arif_Koroglu69
@Arif_Koroglu69 · X

@hakikatbilgisi Aşılar, sadece otizm spektrum bozukluğuna  (OSB) değil ; Kaynak ; https://t.co/YU8RYMYWEx https://t.co/ACMll6fjUV https://t.co/NNypxDDpof https://t.co/Z9BWltWkzj https://t.co/UGBRheGXV5 https://t.co/gFmoGVmNE3

Dec 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 8,586 followers View post →
Arya Su
@hira__lena · X

Timerosal içeren çocukluk aşılarından cıvaya maruz kalma, sonraki atipik otizm teşhisi riskini artırdı. https://t.co/jEcR5feQfg

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 3,138 followers View post →
Patou D.
@Patou_ou_rien · X

5/ Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in the United States: A prospective longitudinal case-control study in the Vaccine Safety Datalink. https://t.co/CuNQXVTJxb https://t.co/YXz68lEkAm https://t.co/7HtzdvyjCD

Mar 10, 2023 · 406 followers View post →
Patou D.
@Patou_ou_rien · X

4/ Thimérosal et le risque d'un diagnostic atypique de l'autisme ont été évalués récemment : https://t.co/k95KRxK5w9

Mar 10, 2023 · 406 followers View post →
The Truth Will Set You Free ✝️
@CPAC07945928 · X

@GovMikeDeWine https://t.co/JaQfJ8QtDl

Apr 6, 2021 · 110 followers View post →
Dan
@WamBamTY_DanMMA · X

@DummyBoredom @JrBids @mysticmaverick @Cernovich Okk here lets try this one out. What's the excuse?.. You guys blindly take the media or certain political factions word as gold as if they would never harm you. The problem isn't vaccination itself, it's what's in the vaccines. Bill Gates isn't a good guy https://t.co/eS30I002Nh https://t.co/eSqTnbJzZ6

Mar 17, 2021 · 239 followers View post →
Trich Deeney
@TrichDee · X

RT @DisparatePost: Today's lesson - "Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in th…

Sep 30, 2020 · 1 share · 2,290 followers View post →
Trich Deeney
@TrichDee · X

RT @DisparatePost: The document - https://t.co/dwUYqCufux -

Sep 30, 2020 · 1 share · 2,290 followers View post →
Frank Lennon
@DisparatePost · X

The document - https://t.co/dwUYqCufux -

Sep 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,365 followers View post →
Frank Lennon
@DisparatePost · X

Today's lesson - "Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in the United States: A prospective longitudinal case-control study in the Vaccine Safety Datalink" - [ Hmmm! Theres a lot to think about eh? ] -

Sep 30, 2020 · 1 share · 5,365 followers View post →
Ray P. Medina
@Suave162 · X

Study shows increased risk for an atypical #autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccines. Diagnoses of autism were statistically significantly more likely for children exposed to toxic Thimerosal, a mercury preservative added to many vaccines. https://t.co/8AZUx76JPs

Sep 2, 2020 · 2,730 followers View post →
Yargon
@Yargon3 · X

@drakasan219 @les_vaxxeuses @AboutteMadame https://t.co/NSFeczl63h The present study provides important epidemiological evidence significantly associating increasing Hg exposure from Thimerosal [...] and the subsequent risk of atypical autism diagnosis, and suggests that Thimerosal should be eliminated from vaccines.

Jun 8, 2020 · 191 followers View post →
LF
@FagundesInvestt · X

@CarolineSchamne @neivanfernandes @Felippe_Hermes Meu afilhado e o filho de um amigo foram diagnosticados como autistas após uma vacina. Ambos tiveram convulsão e deixaram de ter contato visual, falar, entre outra dezena de desordens. Ng é contra vacinas, mas contra os conservantes utilizados. https://t.co/MY2Be8CKDf

Apr 8, 2020 · 132 followers View post →
Sean Welenc
@swelenc · X

@handmadekathy @thepedimom @drbrignall One of many listed which you refuse to look at: Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in the United States: A prospective longitudinal case-control study in the Vaccine Safety Datalink https://t.co/5G5liPnDRt

Jan 28, 2020 · 473 followers View post →
Sean Welenc
@swelenc · X

@handmadekathy @thepedimom @drbrignall Increased risk for an atypical autism diagnosis following Thimerosal-containing vaccine exposure in the United States: A prospective longitudinal case-control study in the Vaccine Safety Datalink https://t.co/5G5liPnDRt

Jan 28, 2020 · 473 followers View post →
Даниил
@daniilre · X

@Pro_Ice https://t.co/N5i0Ysarpk вот ссылка на исследование. Американцы подсуетились и начали лучше контролить состав вакцин, Россия же решила покупать че подешевле и собираются вообще запретить бездуховные пендоские прививки, чтоб им неповадно было

Mar 19, 2019 · 200 followers View post →