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Can people who are allergic to thimerosal get the influenza vaccine?

April 26, 2017ALLERGIC Influenza people thimerosal vaccine

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Can people who are allergic to thimerosal get the influenza vaccine?

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Yes. Both formulations of VA contracted flu vaccine for the 2008-2009 season are preservative free formulations. They are considered thimerosal free. Thimerosal is removed by purification steps to a trace amount (≤ 1 mcg mercury per 0.5mL dose). The VA contracted flu vaccine products are safe to give to people who are allergic to thimerosal. (Source: Fran DeRosa, VA Pharmacy Benefits Contract Specialist—fran.derosa@va.gov per product specifications and information provided by the Novartis and GIV).