Immunization Myths

Mamamia.com has a nice list of the myths that still often pervade thinking on vaccination. Please give it a read to be better informed on the issues, and misunderstandings.


MYTHS (and these are MYTHS)

• Myth 1: Vaccines cause autism.
• Myth 2: Vaccines contain mercury.
• Myth 3: Vaccines contain toxic ingredients.
• Myth 4: Vaccines have never been tested.
• Myth 5: Vaccines don’t work because children who are vaccinated can still get the disease.
• Myth 6: Improved living standards, not vaccination have reduced disease.
• Myth 7: Infectious diseases are not serious; children are meant to get them.
• Myth 8: Vaccines cause or spread the diseases they are supposed to prevent.
• Myth 9: My child’s immune system will be overwhelmed.