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As the CDC weighs flu shots without thimerosal, here’s what to know : Shots

Last updated: July 6, 2025 5:24 am
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Though most flu vaccines don’t include the preservative thimerosal, advisers to the CDC have recommended against using it.

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The federal government may soon recommend that flu shots be made without thimerosal, an ingredient that has been absent from the majority of flu vaccines for nearly two decades. The recent decision by a CDC advisory committee to recommend single-dose flu shots without thimerosal has raised concerns and sparked discussions about vaccine safety and public health.

Thimerosal, a preservative that contains mercury, has been a target of groups questioning vaccine safety, despite the FDA’s assurance of its safe and effective use. The compound is used in multi-dose vials to prevent contamination and has been used infrequently since 2001.

Despite the removal of thimerosal from most vaccines, concerns about its link to autism persist, despite scientific evidence disproving any association. The decision to recommend thimerosal-free flu shots has raised questions about the future of vaccine policy and public trust in vaccination.

As the CDC considers the recommendations made by the advisory committee, the impact of a potential thimerosal ban on flu shots remains to be seen. Manufacturers have expressed readiness to support the transition to thimerosal-free vaccines, emphasizing the importance of public health and vaccine accessibility.

The committee’s decision highlights the ongoing discussion around vaccine safety and policy, with experts expressing concerns about undermining confidence in vaccines and public health efforts. The outcome of this decision could have far-reaching implications for vaccination practices and public health initiatives.

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