The nurse would assess for possible allergy to which of the following before administering a dose of Haemophilus B conjugate vaccine (PedvaxHIB)to a client?

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Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative that is present in some vaccines, including PedvaxHIB. It is important to assess for possible allergy to thimerosal before administering the vaccine. There is no known allergy to zinc, titanium or iodine associated with this vaccine.

The Nurse Would Assess for Possible Allergy to Which of the Following