NewsApril 26, 2004
Increase in immunization schedule
During the 1990s, the U.S. government greatly expanded its infant immunization schedule, which simultaneously increased the amount of mercury being injected into children with each new vaccination. Here's a look at the vaccines that were added between 1990 and 2000 and how much thimerosal each contained. YEAR VACCINE THIMEROSAL CONTENT...
During the 1990s, the U.S. government greatly expanded its infant immunization schedule, which simultaneously increased the amount of mercury being injected into children with each new vaccination. Here's a look at the vaccines that were added between 1990 and 2000 and how much thimerosal each contained. YEAR VACCINE THIMEROSAL CONTENT
1991 HiB (haemophilus influenzae) 25 micrograms
1992 Hepatitus B 12.5 micrograms
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1995 Varicella (chickenpox) 0
1998 Rotavirus 0
2000 Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate) 0
SOURCE: The Institute for Vaccine Safety at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore
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