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zbornak123
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Not your average vaccine question
zbornak123
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Hi Everyone. I have a question about thimerosal. I need to know if it can be absorbed transdermally (through the skin). I was in a situation today where I had thimerosal directly on my hands several times. I am not looking to discuss safety or toxicity. I just want to know how much could have gotten in my body via topical application.
Just for context - I was staffing a flu shot clinic and administering vaccines. Since its a multi dose vial it is not uncommon for a drop or two to leak out and onto the outside of the vial when drawing up a dose. There may also be a quick splatter of liquid at the moment the needle is drawn out of the vial as the pressure has changed inside the vial. While I wore gloves to administer the shot, there were times when I hadled a wet vial with no gloves, and was not immediately able to wash my hands.
I've done several google searches and I'm not finding much. Thought maybe we had a specialist or scientist in our midst.
*Disclaimer - I am really not looking to get into a discussion on vaccines themselves, whether or not they are safe, etc. I just want to know how much if any got into my body via the contact I had today. I really appreciate any insight.
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