Is it safe to have the vaccine containing thimerosal while I am breastfeeding?
Yes, there is no safety reason to avoid using vaccines containing thimerosal. As a multi-dose vaccine, the H1N1 influenza vaccine will contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal to prevent contamination of the vaccine from bacteria. The Public Health Agency of Canada makes the following recommendation: women who are breastfeeding should receive the adjuvanted H1N1 flu vaccine in order to protect their health and the health of their infant.
