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  • Title: Iatrogenic exposure to mercury after hepatitis B vaccination in preterm infants.
    Author: Stajich GV, Lopez GP, Harry SW, Sexson WR.
    Journal: J Pediatr; 2000 May; 136(5):679-81. PubMed ID: 10802503.
    Abstract:
    Thimerosal, a derivative of mercury, is used as a preservative in hepatitis B vaccines. We measured total mercury levels before and after the administration of this vaccine in 15 preterm and 5 term infants. Comparison of pre- and post-vaccination mercury levels showed a significant increase in both preterm and term infants after vaccination. Additionally, post-vaccination mercury levels were significantly higher in preterm infants as compared with term infants. Because mercury is known to be a potential neurotoxin to infants, further study of its pharmacodynamics is warranted.
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