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Mercury ban may threaten vaccination programs - Health - CBC News - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 24 Oct 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 24 Oct 11

"The problem is that a proposed ban might include thiomersal, a mercury compound used to prevent contamination and extend the shelf life of vaccines, many scientists say. It is used in about 300 million shots worldwide, against diseases including flu, tetanus, hepatitis B, diphtheria and meningitis. "Not being able to use mercury is not a viable option," said David Wood, a WHO vaccines expert."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The problem is that a proposed ban might include thiomersal, a mercury compound used to prevent contamination and extend the shelf life of vaccines, many scientists say. It is used in about 300 million shots worldwide, against diseases including flu, tetanus, hepatitis B, diphtheria and meningitis. "Not being able to use mercury is not a viable option," said David Wood, a WHO vaccines expert."</div>

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