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Does the vaccine for meningococcal carry mercury?

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

New versions NO: The old very called menommune did contain mercury. That version is no longer used and the two current options Menveo (by novartis) and Menactra (by sanofi) no longer contain any mercury.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

No: There is no mercury in that vaccine.

Answered 3/30/2014

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