Restored Mercury Restriction on H1N1 Vaccine

• Date: March 24, 2010
• Source: Admin

Suspecting the presence of mercury-derived preservative, the Washington state has call back the restriction on H1N1 vaccine again on March 23, 2010.

According to the state Department of Health, the H1N1 vaccine contains thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative, which can create health complications for pregnant women and infants.

Six months ago, when doses were scarce during the peak of the swine flu season, the state Department of Health lifted the restriction for the H1N1 vaccine to give pregnant women access.

However, now mercury-free H1N1vaccines are readily available, said the Health Department.

Source:

http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/mercury_restriction_reinstated_for_h1n1_vaccine/