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22 March 2018, Mali, Mopti: A health centre worker in Mali prepares to inject a vaccination that protects against five diseases: diptheria, tetanus, meningitis, pertussis and hepatitis B. Photo: Juergen Baetz/dpa

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U.S. ultimatum to vaccine group: No more funds unless you stop using thimerosal

by Gabrielle Emanuel January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

An Indian nurse (L) administers pentavalent vaccine to a child during the launch of the immunisation programme in Hyderabad on June 3, 2015. The single shot of pentavalent vaccine will provide protection to infants from five life-threatening ailments, including diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), hepatitis B and pneumonia due to Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b). Launched under the universal immunisation programme of the Government of India in the southern state of Telangana, the pentavalent vaccine will benefit close to 6.31 lakh people annually, according to health authorities.

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RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?

by Gabrielle Emanuel July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

When RFK Jr. announced he would cut funds from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, he cited “vaccine safety,” referring to a 2017 study from Guinea-Bissau. We asked vaccine researchers to assess the study.

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