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The implementation of a pentavalent (5 actives in one vaccine) into the Indian health system has caused great concern, especially since “Every few days one more child dies after receiving the pentavalent vaccine… Yet as these deaths mount, it has been announced that pentavalent vaccine is to be introduced in 3 more states…” [1] The five-in-one vaccine contains actives for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, …
The recent public conversation about the safety of vaccine ingredients has centered primarily around mercury (thimerosal), aluminum and formaldehyde. However, there are other concerning ingredients in vaccines that are not talked about as often, one of which is Polysorbate 80—also known as Tween 80 and polyoxyethylene-sorbitan-20 mono-oleate.1 What is Polysorbate 80? Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant commonly used in the …
Story Highlights Polysorbate 80, a surfactant, is an ingredient used in several vaccines. There are serious safety concerns regarding its use as a vaccine ingredient. There is glaring lack of research evaluating the risks to human health of including Polysorbate 80 in vaccines. The recent public conversation about the safety of vaccine ingredients has centered primarily around mercury (thimerosal), aluminum …
When it comes to mercury contamination of seafood, scientists and environmentalists ring the alarm, warning consumers that eating too much fish can expose the body to toxic amounts of mercury. When it comes to mercury in vaccines, however, it’s a much different story. Scientists often ignore the fact that children and adults are routinely injected with thimerosal, a mercury derivative …
The things you have to think about when you get involved in the vaccine safety issue! Lately I’ve been wondering about the state of the global warming debate, prompted by vaccine injury deniers who say ideas like ours are so goofy they are similar to denying that global warming is real. This week, I was forwarded a release from Voices …
