Relevé épidémiologique hebdomadaire / Section d'hygiène du Secrétariat de la Société des Nations = Weekly epidemiological record / Health Section of the Secretariat of the League of Nations
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Thiomersal poses a theoretical low risk of neurodevelopmental toxicity in infants. The known risk of morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases and of contaminated multidose vaccine vials far outweigh any potential risk posed by thiomersal. ⋯ In the short term (the next 3 years), modifications to existing strategies will result in a reduction in exposure to thiomersal. Over the long term (beyond 3 years), efforts will be focused on new vaccine-delivery technologies, alternative preservatives and combination vaccines, further reducing and eventually, perhaps, eliminating thiomersal from vaccines.