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General Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Vaccine Safety

Will the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines be safe? Are there any side effects to the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine? Are there some people who should not receive this vaccine? How will the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines be monitored for safety? Will the 2009 H1N1 vaccines that are currently recommended contain adjuvants?  More...

General Questions and Answers on Thimerosal

What is thimerosal? What are preservatives and why are they used in vaccines? Will the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine contain thimerosal? I have concerns about the use of thimerosal. Is thimerosal still being used? Is thimerosal safe when used as a preservative in vaccines?  More...

General Questions and Answers on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

What is GBS? What causes GBS? Who is at risk for developing GBS? Do vaccines cause GBS? How common is GBS and how common is it after people are vaccinated for seasonal influenza? What happened in 1976 with GBS and the swine flu vaccine? Why did some people develop GBS after they received the 1976 swine flu vaccine? More...