Whether online research, religious beliefs or ethical positions have lead Americans to shy away from vaccinations, there are still many anti-vaxers fervently rejecting a variety of medical treatments. ... According to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's online education resource, "The media seized these [Wakefield's] stories, igniting public fear and confusion over the safety of the vaccine (History)." This sparked confusion and worry in many. ... The FDA closely monitors and rigorously tests the effect of thimerosal. ...

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The decision has sparked further debate in the House and Senate, and has been described as politically charged. ... At least in the provinces drug regulations and testing systems are comparable to those in the U.S. ... For instance a three month supply of Tamoxifen, a drug designed to combat breast cancer, retails for around $300 at Drugstore.com in the U.S., but plunges to only $47.38 from Hometownmeds.com out of Manitoba, a Canada based online drugstore. ...

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