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Different vaccines have different risks. No medication is 100% without risk, and vaccines are included in that. However, there is always ongoing vaccination monitoring for problems and they would be removed from the market if there were proven adverse effects in more than a fraction of people vaccinated. The FDA has approved for use any that are used in the US and they evaluate all trials and studies for safety and effectiveness before approval. If vaccinations are recommended by your physician, who has already weighed the benefits vs the risks before recommending them, the vaccines are going to be safer than the disease will be if you get it because you did not get the vaccine.
For the flu vaccines in particular:
There is discussion of concerns about flu vaccinations online at various sources. One of those concerns is about traces of Mercury that are in flu vaccines from the preservative used in the vaccines called thimerosal.
There is no scientific data to support the concerns that some have voiced about the preservative thimerosal. There is no direct cause and effect data from scientific studies that link autism or other health problems to the thimerosal. The minuscule amount of mercury in the preservative's compound ingredients is no more than would be obtained through a meal of fish.
However, there are some manufacturers who have developed single doses of flu vaccine that will not contain the thimerosal, which may be available to those who have this concern. The larger 10cc vials will have to have the preservative added, but single dose vials and single dose pre-loaded syringes may be an option for some. Discuss this with your health care professional in advance of presenting for the vaccination if you have these concerns.
What else can I help you with?
What are some good things about vaccines?
the good thing about vaccines is that they fight away harmful illnesses that could damage your body.
How are some disease microorganisms made inactive to use as vaccines?
because some of them may be harmful to the body
Why does the government encourage vaccines?
the government encourages vaccines to help the public be immune to harmful diseases like polio they also try to encourage it because it decreases the chances of an outbreak
What can prevent some bacterial disease by helping the body to learn to recognize certin harmful bacteria?
Antibiotics or vaccines. I think...
What is the use of genetically engineered bacteria?
The can produce antigens useful in making vaccines without the harmful parts of the original disease organism.
What do doctors give people who are sick from harmful microorganisms?
Doctors give people vaccines sometimes even penicillin to keep them healthy.
What are edible vaccines?
Edible vaccines are vaccines produced in plants genetically modified through bioengineering.
Do vaccines cause AIDS?
Vaccines do not cause AIDS.
What is the main difference between antibiotics and vaccines?
A drug, by definition, is any substance altering the physical or mental state of your body. That being said, an antibiotic is a drug, but in most cases, isn't harmful to the body as it is prescribed by a professional in the field.
Definition of the conventional vaccines?
Conventional vaccines consist of whole pathogenic organisms, which may either be killed or live vaccines; the virulence of pathogens is greatly reduced in attenuated vaccines. This is classified into 2 categories :a)Live or attenuated vaccines; (eg : BCG vaccine)b)Inactivated vaccines (eg : Salk polio & Pertussisvaccines)
What 2 vaccines does medicare part b cover?
There are 3 Vaccines covered in Medicare Part B are as follows,Influenza vaccines are covered once/flu seasonPneumococcal vaccines are covered Once in lifetimeHepatitis B vaccines are covered At intermediate high risk
Is there ban on hpv vaccines?
There is no ban on HPV vaccines. In fact, in some states girls are required to receive HPV vaccines for school.
