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jmowreader

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3. Only multidose vaccine vials contain thimerosal

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 08:44 PM

17 hrs ago

Single-dose vials haven't contained it in a very long time.

This is a huge issue for someone like Gavi because they're far more likely to be doing mass vaccination campaigns and need vaccine in big bottles.

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