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Are Thimerosal Vaccines Safe for the HIV-Positive Person?
Saturday October 3, 2009
For HIV-positive people, the influenza vaccine is an important part of preventive health care. As someone whose immune system is compromised, it's important to take all the steps you can to stay healthy, since your body is now less able to fight off illness.
Still, it may be hard to ignore the talk about thimerosal -- the vaccine preservative -- and just roll up your sleeve for your shot. Many people have raised concern over its safety. Is it safe? Are there any particular risks to you because of your HIV status?
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