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A member asked:

I have to get my meningitis vaccination for college. is thiomersal is contained in the menactra?

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

No: Menactra is free of thimerosal and other preservatives.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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