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There is no scientific data to support the concerns that some have voiced about the preservative thimerosal. There is no direct cause and effect data from scientific studies that link autism or other health problems to the thimerosal. The minuscule amount of Mercury in the preservative's compound ingredients is no more than would be obtained through a meal of fish.
However, there may be some manufacturers who will be developing single doses of vaccine that will not contain the thimerosal, which may be available to those who have this concern. The larger 10cc vials will have to have the preservative added, but single dose vials and single dose pre-loaded syringes may be an option for some. Discuss this with your health care professional in advance of presenting for the vaccination if you have these concerns.
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Is mercury in vaccine?
Not any more. Thimerosal (a Mercury based preservative) has been removed from almost all vaccines except for some flu vaccinations.
How long to wait between flu vaccine and shingles vaccine?
interval- flu vaccine and the shingles vaccine
Can flu vaccine be given at the same time as the varicella vaccine?
Yes, you can get flu vaccine and varicella vaccine at the same time.
Avian flu vaccine?
Q-pan is the approved vaccine for Avian Flu or H5N1.
Is preservative 220 harmful?
Yes, preservative 220 can in fact be harmful to the human body. Preservative 220 is a color dye. It is used to preserve color in foods and contains harmful chemicals.
When can you stop flu shots?
The flu vaccine is recommended for children and the elderly but nobody is forced to get it. Whether or not to get a flu vaccine is a personal choice.
If flu vaccine is left out of refrigerator how long is it good for?
how long is flu vaccine good for if left out of the refrigerator
Can you give flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine together?
no
Are you immune to Influenza after you have had it?
You are not immune to Influenza. Even getting the yearly flu vaccine is no guarantee that a person won't get the flu. You can get the flu but it won't be as bad as it could be if you hadn't received the flu vaccine.
Is the flu vaccine effective against all types of flu?
No. These viruses mutate rapidly and you can not get one vaccine for all of the subtypes.
Do you have to wait a full year between flu immunizations?
yes, if it is for the same vaccine, but not if it is for a new vaccine against a different flu
Which has worst side effects the flu or the flu vaccine?
The flu. One of the side affects of flu can be death.
