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Are there preservative-free versions of the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines?

April 26, 2017flu h1n1 preservative-free seasonal vaccines versions

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Are there preservative-free versions of the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines?

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Yes. The preservative thimerosal used in the influenza vaccines is not known to be harmful to pregnant women, children or fetuses. However, there are preservative-free versions of each of the flu shots. The flu nasal spray vaccines do not contain thimerosal.