Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.

This bill phases out mercury-containing vaccines in New Jersey over three years. Starting January 1, 2016, healthcare providers cannot administer flu vaccines with more than 0.5 mcg mercury per 0.25 mL dose to children under three or 1.0 mcg per 0.5 mL to older patients, and must eliminate all mercury-containing vaccines by January 1, 2018. "Trace amount" is defined as less than 0.0002% mercury concentration. An exception allows the health commissioner to authorize mercury-containing vaccines during disease outbreaks if needed for public health, requiring advance patient disclosure. The bill affects all healthcare providers administering vaccines in New Jersey.