2011-02-05, 03:37 AM
TaliaNCo Wrote:The EPA recommends no more than 0.1 micrograms of mercury consumed in the form of fish/seafood per kg of body weight per week. So if you have a 5 year old that weighs approximately 45 lbs., that eats a 6 oz. can of tuna per week, they are consuming 4 times the recommended dosage of mercury just by eating tunafish sandwiches.
Quote:These vaccines with 'trace' amounts of Thimerosal are specified to contain 1 microgram or less of mercury per dose common disorders of the Blood.So your 45 lbs (20 kg) baby would be able to get 2 doses of vaccines (with Thimerosal, which is only the inactivated influenza anyway) in any given same week. I don't think anyone, however dire the situation, would need to rush more than 2 shots within 7 days' span.
Of course, this is assuming the parents have the knowledge to cut down on his portion of fish for the week.
Just hope it helps.

