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U.S. Pushes Gavi for Mercury-Free Vaccines | Texas News
The Trump administration is injecting $600 million into Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, but with a major condition: phase out mercury-containing vaccines. The U.S. and Europe ditched mercury in childhood shots two decades ago, and now they’re demanding Gavi follow suit — swapping out vaccines for meningitis, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B with safer, broader-coverage mercury-free alternatives. This isn’t just about safety — it’s a push for global health equity, aiming to protect children in Africa and Asia who’ve been exposed to mercury in vaccines longer than most. But change won’t be…
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