Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=qN9P7kVT4JO Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Do flu shots contain mercury? [mAb0qj6XzJC] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT VERIFY viewer Paula wants to know if this year’s flu shots contain a particular ingredient. “Do flu shots contain mercury?” Flu season is officially underway in the United States. As of Nov. 2, respiratory viruses, including the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are currently surging across the country, especially in children and infants. Since the onset of flu season, the VERIFY team has been receiving a lot of questions about the flu shot, such as whether it’s safe to get the flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster at the same time — it is. Read more: -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Visit our site: And be sure to download our app here: a9F3CrOl9W7 5blUEtg90RM GCSyYu3iQXt FUVoUEI5CzU FS6HGhl9nRt W8pBNWqIL5Y
VERIFY viewer Paula wants to know if this year’s flu shots contain a particular ingredient. “Do flu shots contain mercury?” Flu season is officially underway in the United States. As of Nov. 2, respiratory viruses, including the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are currently surging across the country, especially in children and infants. Since the onset of flu season, the VERIFY team has been receiving a lot of questions about the flu shot, such as whether it’s safe to get the flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster at the same time — it is. Read more: -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Visit our site: And be sure to download our app here: a9F3CrOl9W7 5blUEtg90RM GCSyYu3iQXt FUVoUEI5CzU FS6HGhl9nRt W8pBNWqIL5Y