Every parent wants their baby to be protected. 💕 Did you know moms who had measles naturally pass on stronger, longer-lasting immunity to their infants than vaccinated mothers do? Parents, you deserve real answers about measles and the MMR vaccine. Start here: #vaccines#

One in 784,000. That's the annual risk of a child less than 10 years of age contracting a fatal case of tetanus in the U.S. in the 21st century. That's 0.0001% in the absence of mass vaccination. So...what are the risks of tetanus vs. the vaccine risks of the DTaP (diptheria, tetanus and pertusiss) vaccine? Read about them here: #vaccines#

Do flu vaccines actually reduce hospital demand? Studies have found that the flu vaccine does not reduce hospital demand, raising questions about whether flu vaccine mandates are truly supported by the evidence. See PIC’s “9 Flu Vaccine Facts” and review the research for yourself: #vaccines#

Could IPV vaccination lead to SIDS and Guillain-Barré syndrome? A review of IPV safety studies conducted by the IOM found the evidence was inadequate to rule out these possibilities. Safety studies of the IPV vaccine lack statistical power. Parents, learn more about polio and IPV here:

The chickenpox vaccine (varicella) can have side effects. Common side effects include fever, flu-like symptoms and a varicella-like rash. A more serious potential side effect is seizure, which may occur in about 1/940 children vaccinated with this vaccine. Parents, here's more information about this vaccine:

Let’s talk about aluminum in vaccines. It’s a common ingredient in many shots, but did you know that once injected into muscle, aluminum doesn’t just stay there? It enters the bloodstream—but how fast this happens remains unknown. As a parent, you deserve clear answers about what goes into your child’s body. Understanding the risks and unknowns can help you make the best health decisions for your family. 🔎 Get the facts on aluminum in vaccines here: #vaccines#

Did the flu shot make people more likely to catch other respiratory infections? A CDC-funded 3-year study published in Vaccine explored that very question—comparing flu-vaccinated individuals to those who skipped the shot. Take a closer look at what they found: #vaccines#

Here’s something most parents never hear: Between 1900 and 1945, tetanus deaths dropped by 79%—before the vaccine was widely used. Improvements in sanitation, healthcare, and treatment played a big role. Want to dig into the full story? Click the link in our profile and head to the Education > DTaP #vaccines#

Parents, did you know? The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is passive—meaning authorities don’t actively search for cases of harm. This could mean that serious reactions to the hepatitis B vaccine go unnoticed and unreported. If no one is looking, how many adverse events are we missing? Your child’s safety matters. Learn more here: #vaccines#