Vaccine Safety

Thimerosal and Vaccines
Link to information about thimerosal (a preservative) in vaccines.

MMR Vaccine and Autism
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. To learn more, click on the link above.

Safety of Multiple Vaccines
Some parents worry that routine vaccines may weaken their child’s immune system. The link above provides resources about the safety of multiple vaccination.

Compare the Risks
This document, adapted from the CDC, What Would Happen if we Stopped Vaccinations, and Vaccine Side Effects, compares the risk of vaccinating versus the risk of contracting vaccine preventable diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions - Vaccine Safety
Answers questions about the general safety of vaccines and recent cases in the news.

NCIRD Vaccine Safety Web page
Physician and parent information on vaccine safety issues from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD).

New!A Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines from the FDA (Exit Site)
The FDA outlines steps to take when you vaccinate, along with common side effects and information about each vaccine.

Vaccines: The Safe Choice
Vaccine Safety Information for Parents from the CDC
(Exit Site)

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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