Combination vaccines contain more than one vaccine in a single shot. Studies have shown that all of the vaccines in each combination shot are compatible with each other and stimulate the immune system appropriately to provide protection. Combination vaccines have been used in the United States since the mid-1940’s, with a constantly maintained safety profile. Simultaneous vaccines are two […]
Formaldehyde, a chemical sometimes found in vaccines, has many immunization-hesitant people concerned. Putting formaldehyde in your body may sound scary, but stay tuned because this chemical may surprise you. Why is formaldehyde found in some vaccines? Sometimes a killed (inactivated) form of the virus or bacterial toxin is used in the making of a vaccine. […]
What can you do to start this process of scaring the scariness out of vaccines? I have some ideas. First, and foremost, never assume it’s too early to start talking. I have been talking to my daughter about getting vaccines from the very first shot (yep, on day one). I know she didn’t understand, but […]
A vaccine’s main goal is to teach your immune system to recognize and remember a bacteria or virus. The word “vaccination” means to stimulate the immune system to make antibodies against the bacteria or virus targeted by the vaccine. “Immunization” is different; it’s used in relation to injecting a person with pre-formed antibodies to a particular […]