Mercury is used as a preservative (e.g., thimerosal) in medical preparations such as vaccines (influenza, hepatitis B, DPT), ointments (ear medicines, hemorrhoid medication), contact-lens solutions and nasal sprays. It is…
Toys are the most intimate friends of children. Unfortunately it is also a major concern that most of the toys our children play contain high levels of toxic metals; including…
Mercury-containing products, regardless of their designation, can lead to contamination when thrown in the trash, where they might be crushed or incinerated. Mercury can evaporate into the air where it…