Flu vaccine mercury limits have been set in the state of Washington, according to the press release, "Mercury limits suspended for H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine to improve access," published by the Washington State Dept. of Health on September 24, 2009. Why did Washington state several weeks ago issue a press release stating that they would be temporarily suspending Washington’s limit on the amount of mercury (thimerosal) allowed in H1N1 vaccine given to pregnant women and children under three? Is it true that thimerosol is banned from vaccines in some countries, but then sent to and used in vaccines in other countries, usually in the third world?
What happens when and if mercury-free vaccines run out?
And back in the USA, mercury-free vaccine will be available, but if the mercury-free vaccine runs out, under this new law (in Washington state), pregnant women and children will be allowed to be injected with an amount of mercury that would normally be illegal. Below are some excellent sites where you can read more information about the vaccine from government resource sites.
Below there's a video podcast as well as the government transcript of the podcast on the topic of why the delay in getting the flu vaccine out to the public and why the usual state limit requirements of stopping mercury-based preservatives (thimerosol) from going into vaccines has been suspended to make sure high risk people such as pregnant women and children get the vaccine, even if the amount of mercury-based preservatives in the vaccine exceeds usual state limits.
Questions for consumers, is what effects would the mercury have on unborn children when given to pregnant women, and what would the mercury-based preservative, themerosol do to the brains and nervous systems of young children? On one hand, some studies say it's safe. On the other hand, some studies say it's not so safe. Here are government resources to help you make more informed choices.
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This short podcast will help you understand how flu vaccines are made, why manufacturing and shipping vaccine take so long, and how you can find flu vaccines near you. Created: 11/5/2009 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 11/5/2009. Series Name: CDC Featured Podcasts.
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Transcript (Updated Nov. 5, 2009)
H1N1 Flu Vaccine – Why the Delay?
[Announcer] This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer, healthier people.
[Dr. Thomas Frieden] Clearly, the vaccine production technologies need to continue to improve. We're still using eggs. We're still using technologies that have been around for a long time. We did not cut any corners in terms of vaccine safety. All of the safeguards are being used. We're using the same production methods, the same factories, the same companies, the same safeguards to make a vaccine that's been used for hundreds of millions of doses with an excellent safety record.
[Narrator] Influenza vaccine production begins as early as 9 months before vaccine becomes available. Each production cycle begins by selecting the strains that are the best match to the flu strains anticipated to be circulating during the upcoming flu season.
Mass production of each of the virus strains occurs from January to July. Each of the vaccine strains is produced separately by injecting live virus into millions of fertilized hens' eggs. The manufacturers then begin putting doses into vials, syringes, or nasal sprayers while waiting for FDA approval to release lots. However, each lot must be approved separately for release by the FDA prior to shipment.
Manufacturers and the FDA test vaccine at multiple stages of production to ensure it is safe and ready for shipping.
[Dr. Thomas Frieden] It's challenging with a limited amount of vaccine for a lot of people who want to get vaccinated.
This means that asking your provider, checking with your health department, checking on flu.gov may be necessary, whereas we wish that it would be easier for people to find out where they could easily get vaccinated.
[Announcer] For the most accurate health information, visit www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO, 24/7.
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