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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Should Australia worry about RFK Jr’s shock flu vaccine move?

A flu vaccine
A US vaccine panel has recommended against seasonal flu vaccines containing a specific preservative called thiomersal which is generally not needed in Australia where single-dose vaccines are mostly used. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

An influential US vaccine panel has recommended against seasonal influenza vaccines containing a specific preservative, causing concern among medical and scientific experts who fear the decision may impact future vaccine availability.

But what is the preservative, why is it the subject of controversy and will it affect vaccines in Australia?

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