What is in the h1 n1 vaccene?
- Active ingredient: Inactivated H1N1 influenza virus
- Preservatives: Thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) or 2-phenoxyethanol
- Adjuvants: Aluminum salts (to help boost the immune response)
- Stabilizers: Sucrose, gelatin, or phosphate-buffered saline
- Other ingredients: Water for injection, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and disodium phosphate
The specific ingredients may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of the vaccine.