HealthSwine Flu or Novel H1N1, Part 2SavePrintThiomersal, also known as thimerosal, is a mercury compound that is one of the safety concerns about the swine flu and other vaccines. William West/AFP/Getty ImagesRonald D. Whitmont10/20/2009|Updated: 10/1/2015 We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentRonald D. WhitmontAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAnother Perspective on the Safety and Sensibility of VaccinationFeb 16, 2015Antibiotics and Immunity: Health Risks of Routine UseDec 13, 2014Antibiotics: A Dangerous Pandemic of OveruseNov 14, 2014Could Blocking Symptoms Hurt Your Health?Sep 29, 2014