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October 15, 2005

Mercury Free Flu Shots in Short Supply

Millions of America's health-conscious parents are lining up their children for this year's flu shot.

But many are unaware that some doses contain mercury, a potent poison. Even more do not know that a mercury-free flu shot exists. That lack of understanding has driven down demand and reduced the availability of mercury-free vaccine this year. (Fort Wayne News Sentinel)

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Flu Virus


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