Summary:
- The article discusses the upcoming meeting of the CDC's Vaccine Advisory Committee to discuss the use of thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, in flu vaccines.
- Thimerosal has been a controversial topic, with some concerns raised about its potential link to autism, although scientific evidence has not supported this claim.
- The committee will review the latest research and data on the safety and efficacy of thimerosal in flu vaccines, and make recommendations on its continued use.