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As a consequence of this and similar incidents, preservatives have been required for vaccines contained in multidose vials (with some exceptions) since the 1930s.

Thimerosal 2010

And when I found the shot, unfortunately, the only one that was available to me was the multidose, which is the only one with thimerisol.

CNN Transcript Nov 9, 2009 2009

The requirement for preservatives in vaccines arose from many incidents in the early 20th century of children who developed severe and occasionally fatal bacterial infections after administration of vaccines contained in multidose vials.

Thimerosal 2010

In addition, one should be aware that vaccinations using multidose vials and multiple dose needles without adequate sterilization, carry a risk of actually transmitting diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C. Antibody tests can be done to check immunity against most diseases for which immunization is given.

Inadequate Immunizations 2010

The multidose formulation of the vaccine contains thimerosal, which prevents contamination.

Innoculation Misinformation 2009

The H1N1 vaccine is not specifically formulated for children, and the multidose version – but not the single-dose version – does contain thimerosal.

Innoculation Misinformation 2009

The multidose vials, they have the preservative with the mercury in it.

CNN Transcript Oct 22, 2009 2009

Baxter said on Feb. 11 that it had temporarily stopped production of its multidose vials of heparin after reports of hundreds of reactions and four deaths in users, but the company didn't recall the existing supplies because of worries about a potential shortage.

FDA Has Yet to Pinpoint Heparin Problem 2008

Also yesterday, Baxter formally recalled a number of its heparin products, including multidose vials, single-dose vials and a solution called hep-lock that is used to flush out intravenous lines.

FDA Has Yet to Pinpoint Heparin Problem 2008

The company suspended production of its multidose heparin Feb. 11, then recalled that and some other heparin products last week.

Contaminant Is Found in Heparin Batches 2008