How safe is the HepB vaccine when it comes to risk of death or permanent injury? Truth is, we don’t really know. Available studies on Engerix-B and Recombivax HB aren’t able to measure that risk with sufficient accuracy. Go here for more scientific facts and research: #vaccines#

How safe is the HepB vaccine when it comes to risk of death or permanent injury? Truth is, we don’t really know. Available studies on Engerix-B and Recombivax HB aren’t able to measure that risk with sufficient accuracy. Go here for more scientific facts and research: #vaccines#

Wondering how the risks of the chickenpox vaccine are measured? Surveillance systems, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies all play a role—yet it still hasn’t been proven that the vaccine is safer than chickenpox itself. Learn more here: #parenting#

Hib is on the routine vaccine schedule, starting at just 2 months old. But a JAMA study couldn’t rule out that the vaccine may cause a serious adverse event—like permanent disability—58 times more often than the disease itself causes lasting harm or death in U.S. children breastfed for 13+ weeks. That’s a stat worth looking into. Explore the research and decide what’s right for your family. Start here:

Why are more kids developing asthma—and could aluminum in vaccines play a role? A study found that for every 1 mg increase in aluminum from vaccines, 1 in 183 children developed asthma. Aluminum is used to boost immune response—but what’s the long-term impact? Parents deserve science, not assumptions. Learn more about aluminum and childhood health:

NEWS: NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Physicians for Informed Consent Files Another Supreme Court Brief Defending Parental Rights and Informed Consent PIC has filed a second amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in less than a month. In Miller v. McDonald, PIC supports Amish families challenging New York’s elimination of religious exemptions to school vaccination requirements. The case could help shape how such mandates are evaluated nationwide. PIC advocates informed consent for all families. Read the full press release here: ⭐ Did you know PIC members receive news before it’s announced on social media? Join PIC as a member—free to the general public—to be among the first to receive important news and updates like this, delivered directly to your inbox!

If a child gets the Hep B vaccine at birth… but loses immunity by age 5, what does that mean for long-term protection? Studies show that about half of vaccinated children no longer have measurable immunity by the time they start kindergarten. If you’re looking for facts to help guide your decisions, start here: #vaccines#

Can it be proven that the MMR vaccine causes less death or permanent injury than measles? The conclusion from a review of 60+ MMR vaccine Cochrane Library studies states that the "level of accuracy of the research studies available is insufficient to prove that the vaccine causes less death or permanent injury than measles." Parents, check out this link for more educational resources about the risks of measles and the risks of the MMR vaccine: #vaccines#

Want to know about the ingredients or the potential adverse reactions to the diphtheria vaccine? You can find this information along with vaccine evaluations on the manufacturer's package insert of the diphtheria vaccine. Parents, go to for more interesting facts and research about this vaccine.

Did you know? In 1954, a massive polio vaccine trial compared about 200,000 vaccinated children with 200,000 who got a placebo. The results showed no significant difference in nonparalytic polio rates between the two groups. Learn more here: #parenting#

Something to keep in mind—a review of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine safety studies by the IOM found there wasn’t enough evidence to rule out a link to severe neurological and autoimmune disorders. Isn't this worth looking into? Here’s more info: #vaccines#

Did you know neurological issues aren’t the only concern with aluminum in vaccines? One study found that for every 1 mg increase in aluminum exposure, asthma developed in 1 out of 183 vaccinated children. Shouldn’t this be part of the conversation? More on this here: #vaccines#

Did you know the MMR vaccine has not been proven safer than measles itself? Even the vaccine’s own package insert raises concerns—like the lack of testing for cancer risk, genetic mutations, and effects on fertility. See what the data (and the insert) actually say. Go to #vaccines#

Did you know that diphtheria toxoid (vaccine) was combined with tetanus toxoid and pertussis vaccine as DTP in 1948? While it has significantly reduced incidence of diphtheria infections, it doesn’t prevent asymptomatic infection or transmission. Get more information here; #vaccines#

Most fatal hepatitis B infections occur after age 55. Yet the HepB vaccine is routinely given to newborns on their first day of life. Explore the research on hepatitis B risk and HepB vaccination: #vaccines#

Studies show the flu vaccine doesn’t reduce deaths from pneumonia and flu. A 33-year government-funded study found no link between higher flu shot rates and lower death rates. Another study of 7.6 million deaths found no drop in mortality after age 65—despite more vaccinations. Read more: #vaccines#

Did you know? Autoimmune issues like arthropathy and thrombocytopenia have been reported after the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. Being informed helps you make the best choices for your child. Learn more here: #parenting#

FYI: Polio is a viral infection, but did you know that fewer than 1% of cases lead to paralysis? And of those that do, over 84% recover without lasting disability. Understanding the facts helps you make informed choices for your family. Get the full picture on polio and the IPV vaccine here: #vaccines#

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#