Will there be a thimerosal reduced version of H1N1 for pregnant women, children and breastfeeding clients?
There is no safety reason to avoid using vaccines containing thimerosal. As a multi-dose vaccine, the H1N1 influenza vaccine will contain a minute amount of a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal to prevent contamination of the vaccine from bacteria. Thimerosal also has a stabilizing effect on the vaccine, ensuring its effectiveness. Studies have demonstrated that there is no association between childhood immunization with thimerosal containing vaccines and neuro-developmental outcomes including autistic spectrum disorders.
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