Thiomersal has been used for more than 60 years to prevent vaccines spoiling. But it was phased out in America five years ago and it is also no longer used by most countries in Western Europe or ...

Thiomersal-free flu jabs are available and people, particularly children, should be offered these.' Four flu jab brands contain thiomersal, which acts as a preservative to prevent contamination ...

The Green Party is pleased to hear that this year’s flu vaccine does not contain thiomersal, a mercury-based preservative. Green Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley said Health Minister Annette King ...