Re: Vaccines and Thimerosal

[Guest guest]

McCarthy and her activism have killed far more kids than the

vaccines she's so afraid of.

knavarro141 wrote:

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>

> >>> A concern I have is Thimerosol, a mercury preservative used in the

> regular flu vaccine. Flumist does not have it, but will the injectable

> H1N1? <<<

>

> Steve,

>

> According to the Centers for Disease Control [CDC] (2009a), there is

> no convincing evidence of harm caused by the low doses of thimerosal

> in vaccines, except for minor reactions like redness and swelling at

> the injection site.

>

> However, all routinely recommended licensed pediatric vaccines

> currently manufactured for the U.S. market, with the exception of

> influenza vaccine, contain no thimerosal or only trace amounts (CDC,

> 2009a). Thimerosal preservative-free influenza vaccines are available,

> but in limited quantities. Those quantities will increase as

> manufacturing capabilities expand.

>

> Drug companies will manufacture the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines in

> several formulations (CDC, 2009b). Some will come in multi-dose vials

> and will contain thimerosal as a preservative to ensure sterility once

> the vial is opened. Some companies will produce 2009 H1N1 influenza

> vaccine in single-dose units, which will not require the use of

> thimerosal. In addition, as you pointed out, the intranasal

> formulation will not contain thimerosal.

>

> Kenny Navarro

> Dallas

>

> References

>

> Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (2009a). Thimerosal in seasonal

> influenza vaccine. Retrieved October 11, 2009, from

> http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/thimerosal.htm

> http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/thimerosal.htm>

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> Centers for Disease Control [CDC]. (2009b). General questions and

> answers on thimerosal. Retrieved October 11, 2009, from

> http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/thimerosal_qa.htm

> http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/thimerosal_qa.htm>

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