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CDC, vaccines and controversial mercury ingredient

CDC panel recommends flu vaccines without key preservative

The preservative is called Thimerosal, and it's included in just 4% of existing flu vaccines, used to help prevent contamination in multi-dose vials. Its use has drawn controversy because it contains a small amount of mercury.

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CDC advisers endorse flu shots — except for a few targeted by antivaccine activists

The newly appointed vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) met Wednesday for the first time to review upcoming immunization recommendations.

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CDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccines

CDC advisory committee recommends thimerosal-free influenza vaccines for all adults and children, despite claims that the mercury-based preservative poses no health risks.

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CDC vaccine advisory committee recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal

A sign marks the entrance to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, on Oct. 8, 2013. David Goldman/AP Doctors have voiced concern that no longer recommending ...

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Children and Colds: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, Treatments, and More - WebMD

Learn more from WebMD about children and colds: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and home remedies. Skip to main content . Home ; Conditions . Back Conditions View All . ... More on Cold and ...

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How long does a cold last? And how long are you contagious?

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

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