Debunking Immunization Myths- Immunate in April

National Immunization Week April 23-30/2011
Immunization: Protect your child, your family and your community

Myth #2 Vaccines contain harmful additives
Fact: No
Some vaccines contain: Formaldehyde- Formaldehyde occurs naturally in the human body and helps with metabolism.

There is approximately ten times the amount of formaldehyde in a baby’s body at any time than there is in a vaccine.

Aluminum Aluminum salts (aluminum hydroxide, aluminum phosphate, or potassium aluminum sulfate) are used as adjuvants, substances added to a vaccine to strengthen the immune system's response.

Adjuvants used today make it possible to reduce the amount of antigens (parts of weak or dead viruses or bacteria) in a vaccine. Monitoring of vaccines over seven decades has proven adjuvants are safe. Aluminum is present in breast milk and infant formula in similar amounts to vaccines.

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Mercury An ethyl mercury(different from the methy mercury)derivative called thimerosal is used as a preservative.

No vaccine made in Canada since March 2001 for routine use in children contains thimerosal, with the exception of the influenza vaccine. DTaP, polio and Hib vaccines have not contained this preservative since 1997-98.

The MMR vaccine used in Canada has never contained thimerosal. Adapted from Your Child’s Best Shot

For more information, immunization clinics, clinic schedules and further resources, check www.princealbertparklandhealth.com Select Public Health and choose your option.
PAPHR is celebrating Immunization Week for the whole month of April. Immunize your child under 5 in April 2011 and enter a draw for some fabulous prizes.