Thiomersal is a compound containing ethyl mercury used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in some inactivated vaccines in multi-dose vials.
It is also used during production of specific vaccines, for example certain pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines, as part of the manufacturing process that makes the product safe and effective. Thiomersal has been used since the 1930s in the manufacture of some vaccines and other medicinal products.
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