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Vaccine Ingredients
Talking about vaccine ingredients is something most mainstream mothers don’t do. Many parents trust their doctors completely and don’t ask questions. A closer look at some of the ingredients in these shots are often times an eye opener. My first look into these ingredients sure shocked me. For a natural mother though, knowing what is in these shots is very important.
Thinking back to my pediatrician visits, I was never given information on vaccine ingredients and never thought to ask. I had no idea about what was being put into my little baby’s body.
I created this page for everyone to know what I know. Here are some ingredients found in various vaccines:
Material from aborted fetuses
Found in: MMR, M-R-Vax, Imovax, Varivax
Antifreeze
Found in: Polio
Formaldehyde
a carcinogen (causes cancer)
is not safe for anyone no matter how small of a trace is included
Found in: Daptacel, Infanrix, Tripedia, Adacel, Boostrix, DPT
MSG
avoided in processed foods
Mercury
it was RECOMMENDED to be taken out. There is no follow-up to MAKE SURE it’s taken out. There’s definitely no penalty if it hasn’t been taken out yet
is not safe for anyone no matter how small of a trace is included
Found in: Multi-dose vaccines, DPT, FluShield, Rabies Vaccine Absorbed, HiB
Aluminum
linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s
Found in: DPT, FluShield, Rabies Vaccine Absorbed, HiB, Meningitis C
Borax
usually used as a pesticide
Latex
this causes the immune system to be sensitive to future exposures
Found in: HepB
Yeast
this causes the immune system to be sensitive to future exposures
Found in: Recombivax
Egg and milk based materials
these cause the immune system to be sensitive to future exposures
Found in: DPT, Attenuvax, FluShield, MMR, M-R-Vax
Pediatricians are supposed to give parents all the information they need to make educated decisions for their children. All too often, this does not happen. Some doctors even pressure their patients. Parental concerns are dismissed and labeled as unfounded. As a result, parents are left in the dark having their important questions silenced.
The vaccine package insert should be the first thing parents ask for at a vaccination appointment. This will give them the vaccine ingredients and other information from the manufacturer, like side effects your child may experience caused by the vaccine. With the doctor present, parents should be able to get answers to any questions the insert might bring up.
Ultimately it is a parents responsibility to research important topics, such as vaccination ingredients, and come to a final conclusion based on their research.
For more information on vaccination components click here.