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I have read on Facebook that the flu vaccine has all sorts of bad ingredients in it such as Thimerosal, Aluminum, Formaldehyde, Ethylene Blycol, Phenol, Bensethunium, and Methylparaben. Is this true?? I am an old RN and think this message I saw is not truthful. They were saying the flu shouldn t be given. Thank you for your time.
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I carefully read your question and understand your concern. Flu vaccine contains some of the ingredients you mention (like Thimerosal, Formaldehyde, etc) but overwhelming research find them to be safe. This means that the chemicals used help the vaccine be effective but are not found to cause health issues to patients in repeated, big studies with thousands and thousands of patients taking it.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I carefully read your question and understand your concern. Flu vaccine contains some of the ingredients you mention (like Thimerosal, Formaldehyde, etc) but overwhelming research find them to be safe. This means that the chemicals used help the vaccine be effective but are not found to cause health issues to patients in repeated, big studies with thousands and thousands of patients taking it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.