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The Trump administration's vaccine advisers discussed removing thimerosal, a preservative in some flu shots, despite studies showing no health risks. The panel recommended thimerosal-free flu vaccinations for the fall. Thimerosal, used in multi-dose vials, contains ethylmercury, which is excreted by the body. Most flu vaccines are already thimerosal-free. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,

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