Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds is used as a stabiliser in some vaccines in order to protect from the effects of heat, light, acidity or humidity?

  1. Formaldehyde

  2. Aluminum

  3. Egg protein

  4. Thimerosal

  5. Phenoxyethanol
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Monosodium glutamate and 2-phenoxyethanol are used as stabilisers in some vaccines to help the vaccine remain unchanged if the vaccine is exposed to heat, light, acidity and humidity.

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