Animal Quote by Hal Huggins
“Thimerosol is the preservative in immunisation shots, so anytime you get an immunisation shot you are undergoing the same procedure that in the University Lab we used to give animals auto-immune disease---give a little tiny injection of mercury. And when you get an immunisation shot you are getting a little tiny dose of mercury there.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on vaccine safety, 1990s
The quote claims that thimerosal, a mercury‑based preservative, is present in vaccines and likens it to a lab procedure that induced auto‑immune disease in animals.
In simple terms: Thimerosal is a mercury preservative in vaccines, allegedly similar to a lab injection causing disease.
Key Takeaway
Question vaccine safety and ingredient transparency.
Themes
medicine safety
public health
chemistry
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
informational
controversial
When to use this quote
- medical research
- public policy
- patient education
- vaccine development
Key Concepts
pharmacology
risk assessment
immunology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes the safety of thimerosal?
- How should public health communicate ingredient risks?
A Different Perspective
The claim is disputed by scientific consensus that thimerosal in approved vaccines is safe.
