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http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/hot/flu/news/oct12004fluvacc.html

Also, I know my views regarding the flu vaccine are in the minority.  I do not mean to offend anyone with opposing views, but feel strongly the need to discuss the fact that mercury is still contained in the influenza vaccine and should not be advocated for children, pregant women and breastfeeding mothers.  I feel the same way about fish and other causes of mercury exposure.  

Anne Nans, RN, IBCLC

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