Vaccinations
Please note this is not a page or site that bad mouths the use of vaccinations or their ability, however it doesn't actively promote them either- this page is to provide information regarding all risks, benifits and facts from ALL sources so that parents can make a true fully informed descission- not one based on biased veiws and limited facts.
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Current Immunisation Schedule in Australia (Please note that this will change soon as more vaccinations are being added and the ending age for childhood vaccinations is being raised)
Quoted from Immunise.health.gov.au - 'Eligibilty for the Family Tax Benefit Part A supplement will require that children are assessed as fully immunised, replacing the Maternity Immunisation Allowance from 1 July 2012.
A new immunisation check will be introduced for one year olds to supplement the existing focus on immunisation at two and five years of age from 1 July 2012.
The meningococcal C, pneumococcal and varicella (‘chickenpox’) vaccines will be included in the list of immunisations that are needed for a child to be assessed as fully immunised from 1 July 2013.
A combination vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (‘chickenpox’) for children aged 18 months will be added to the National Immunisation Program Schedule from 1 July 2013.'
See http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/information/strengthening-immunisation-for-children
for Further details.
Birth Hepatitis B
2 months Diphtheria , Tetanus, Polio, Hib, Hep B, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus
4 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib, Hep B, Pneumoccal, Rotavirus
6 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis,Polio, Hib,Hep B, Pneumococcal,Rotavirus
12 months Measles, Mumps, Rubella,Hib,Hepatitis B,Meningococcal C
18 months Varicella,Pneumococcal
4 years Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/acir/schedule.jsp
Immunisation is said to be a simple, safe and effective way of protecting your child against harmful diseases that can cause serious complications and sometimes death. Immunisation is said to help your child stay healthy because it reduces the risk of serious diseases.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/services/acir/schedule.jsp
http://immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/factsheet-strengthening-immunisation
http://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/residents-and-services/children-and-family-services/immunisation/australian-childhood-immunisation-register/
However, very little facts and figures are given to back this up and as a former childcare worker who is aware of illness incubation periods, contagious periods, exclusion measures and quarantine measures I cannot fully backup or agree with these claims that are made regarding immunisation. I often saw children who were immunised become ill with certain 'preventable' diseases and more often than not the first case and illness spreading individual was one that was in fact vaccinated.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/acir/statistics.jsp (Statistic regarding the amount of vaccinated people in Australia)
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-pubs-cdi-2002-cdi2602-cdi2602a.htm (Statistics based on polio outbreak and the introduction of the vaccinations that were said to erraticate polio, note there was a sucnificant decline in polio effected people prior to the introduction of vaccinations, the rate of polio effected people continued to decline after the introduction of vaccination)
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-pubs-cdi-2002-cdi2602-cdi2602l.htm (Australia declared polio free- however based on the Australian government stats for polio above - polio decline and Australia becoming polio free may based on the statistics not have been due to vaccination but the decline in polio which was happening naturally prior to the introdution of the vaccine)
http://soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020132sinclair/vaccinaion.htm
http://www.wpro.who.int/NR/rdonlyres/9EA80DC3-A8E2-4409-B8E9-969E7A47F583/0/chapter29.pdf
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-pubs-cdi-2002-cdi2602-cdi2602d.htm (Statistics showing that TB remained steady until the introduction of TB vaccination where cases of TB started to decline)
http://annualreport.csl.com.au/AR06/AR06_BF_The_CSL_Story.asp (contains information relating to the introduction of Tuberculosis in 1947 in Australia)
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/excerpts/offit_cutter.pdf - Americas first polio vaccinations
Notification rates for diseases received from State and Territory health authorities
from 1991- 2011 can be found here (it should be noted this was taken from the Australian Government Department of Health and aging)
http://www9.health.gov.au/cda/Source/Rpt_2_sel.cfm
*** Hep B Newly aquired - Decreased
*** Hep B Unspecified- Increased
*** Hep C Newly aquired- Increased
*** Hep C Unspecified- Decreased
*** Campylobacteriosis - Increased Dramatically
*** Hep A- Increased
*** Hep E - Increased
*** Typhoid Fever- Increased
*** Meningococcal- Decreased
*** Tuberculosis - Increased
*** Cholera - Increased
*** Diptheria - Steady (only between 0-4 cased per year)
*** Hib - Decreased
*** Influenza - Increased Drastically
*** Measles- Decreased
*** Mumps- Decreased
*** Pertisis - Increased DRAMATICALLY (from 332 cases in 1991- 34, 684 in 2011)
*** Pnumoccocal- Steady (between 1750+ cases each year)
*** Polio - Steady (between 0-1 cases....note the decline in polio cases above prior to the start of vaccinations)
*** Rubella- Decreased
*** Tetnas - Decreased
*** Chicken Pox- Increased
*** Shingles- Increased
*** Ross River Fever - Steady (between 4,000-5000 per year)
http://cure-guide.com/books/the-vaccine-guide/smallpox-vaccine-does-it-work/ - article
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5010.pdf - CDC official Report on Small Pox
Vaccination Ingredients
Infarix hexa -preservative containing vaccine- given to infants aged 6 weeks-6 months
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/318/FileName/54AE87B2A8B3AF293378602E64E2B98F/Infanrix_Hexa_(Preservative_containing)_PI_pdf_clean_copy.pdf
Combined Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis (DTPa), Hepatitis B, Poliovirus and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine that contains preservatives.
PI Infarix Hexa- preservative free vaccine - given to infants aged 6 weeks- 6 months
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/319/FileName/32D0B034D4C4A1E8D26A7FC7F40B0945/Infanrix_Hexa_(Preservative_free)_PI_pdf_clean_copy.pdf
Combined Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis (DTPa), Hepatitis B, Poliovirus and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine that is preservative free
Infarix IPV - Preservative Free
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/290/FileName/8E2BF992694F128C62CCE2991D037A12/Infanrix_IPV_(Preservative_Free)_PI_v3.pdf
Combined diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTPa) and inactivated poliovirus vaccine.
These vaccinations both the preservative free and preservative containing (whichever is given to the child) are said to offer added protection against Pertussis (also known as whooping cough)- however as you will see from the above Australian Governments Statistics and Disease Notification Lists numbers of some of these disease stated to be preventable with use of these Infarix-hexa vaccines have increased Drastically since the introduction of the vaccinations rather than decreased. Though as some might say possible protection is better than no protection and there is no evidence to say that the increase is related to the introduction of the vaccinations or rather one of population growth over the years.
It should however be noted that both Infarix Hexa Preservative Free and Preservative containing vaccinations are made with formelhyde as you will see in the vaccination fact sheets above.
Formaldehyde
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/formaldehyde
http://www.kendon.com.au/Catalogue/MSDS/Industrial/Formaldehyde.htm
http://www.druginfosys.com/Drug.aspx?drugCode=325&drugName=Formaldehyde%20(Solution)&
Infarix Hexa possible side effects of the vaccination include but are not limited to.
Allergic Reactions
Convultions with or witout a fever
Apnoea
Angioneurotic oedema
For infarix IPV possible side effects and are not limited to..
Injection site: Very common: local swelling at the injection site
Common: local swelling at the injection site 1,injection site reactions including induration.*
Uncommon: diffuse swelling of the injected limb, sometimes involving the adjacent joint1
Body as a whole: Common: asthenia, malaise; Uncommon: viral infection
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: rare: Lymphadenopathy
Dermatological: Common: pruritis
Uncommon: dermatitis allergic
Rare: urticaria,
Gastrointestinal: common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Uncommon: abdominal pain
Musculoskeletal: Uncommon: myalgia
Nervous system disorders: Very common: Headache (age range 6-13 years old), somnolence
Psychiatric disorders: Very common: restlessness, crying abnormally
Respiratory: Common: coughing3, rhinitis, pharyngitis; Uncommon: bronchitis3
Special senses: Common: otitis media
Varilrix Vaccine- given to children aged 12months-30 months
Product Information Fact Sheet
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/253/FileName/CC95F52856A3DFEBDE46781253F3A1CC/Varilrix_PI_Version_4.0.pdf
Consumer Information Fact Sheet
http://www.racgp.org.au/cmi/gwcvaril.pdf
The Varilrix Vacine is used to prevent Chicken Pox also known as varricella in children, however during 1991-2011 despite Australia having a high vaccination rate the number of cases of Chicken Pox have increased as you will see through a link http://www9.health.gov.au/cda/Source/Rpt_2_sel.cfm
however, this is not to say that this is related to the vaccinations it could merely be population growth etc.
This vaccination according to the fact sheet does not use chemicals such as Formelhyde- however does use MRC5 - Human Deploid Cell culture. MRC 5 is the subcultures and cells derived from the normal lungs of a 14 weeks old male fetus aborted due to the mothers psycological problems. See. http://www.viromed.com/services/product/mrc5.htm
http://www.cogforlife.org/mrc-5.htm
Possible Risks & Side Effects to this vaccination include
Infections and infestations: encephalitis viral, herpes zoster* and varicella
Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reactions
Nervous system disorders: convulsions, cerebellar ataxia*
Rotarix Vaccination Given to infants aged
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/330/FileName/879362EA01A20B7F5FF219A67BF608BD/Rotarix_Liquid_clean_pdf_v8.0.pdf
Rotarix is given as oral liquid to prevent Rotavirus Gastroenteritis.
This vaccination does not contain the toxic chemical formelhyde however contains a formulation known as Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium, this is formulated to deliver greater reliability, consistency and improved control in mammalian cell culture.
It also contains the Vero cell line to make the vaccination - vero cell line is monkey see below.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2657228/ - you will find the ingredients for Dulbeccos Modified Eagle Medium here http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty%20of%20Health/documents/RCStore%20Documents/RCStore%20Lonza%20DMEM%20product%20specs.pdf
Possible Risks & Side effects of this Vaccination include and are not limited to -
Gastrointestinal Problems including: Diarrohea, Abdominal Pain & Vommiting
Respiratory Tract Infections
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchiopnumonia
Gastroenteritis
Pnumonia
Dehydration
Asthma
Convultions
Bronchitis Chronic
Rash
Exma
Dermatitis
See the above fact sheet for further details
Menitorix Vaccination given to children 6 weeks-2 years
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/292/FileName/C1F87C953C7F9690930C621B79732031/Menitorix_PI_Version_2.0.pdf
This is said to help prevent against Tetnas, Menningococcal, and Hib.
This vaccination contains Trometamol http://www.merck-chemicals.com/trishydroxymethylaminomethane/MDA_CHEM-108386/p_mJWb.s1LqKEAAAEWMOEfVhTl
Possible Side Effects Include but are not limited to.
Drowsiness
Loss of Apetite
Irritability
Convulsions
Dizziness
Apnoea
Please refer to fact sheet for more information above
More Vaccination Information Fact Sheets both consumer and product fact sheets can be found at
http://www.gsk.com.au/products_vaccines.aspx
Autism & Vaccinations
http://www.ncirs.edu.au/immunisation/fact-sheets/mmr-vaccine-ibd-autism-fact-sheet.pdf
http://loveforlife.com.au/content/09/10/14/vaccines-cause-autism-supporting-evidence-mike-adams-health-ranger-naturalnewscom-e
http://www.2012.com.au/Autism-vaccines.html
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/autism_spectrum_disorder_and_vaccinations.html
http://www.healingourchildren.org/Vaccine/vaccines_cause_autism.htm
http://www.autismtraining.com.au/orionfiles/upload/public/files/Fact%20Sheet%205.pdf
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/autism-rates-soaring-among-queensland-school-children/story-e6freoof-1225852008088
http://www.autismaus.com.au/uploads/pdfs/PrevalenceReport.pdf (Autism rates throughout AUSTRALIA from 1999-Present, Australian Austism rates are also on the rise- not necessarily the result of vaccines- however, these may still co-incide with them)
http://www.autism.net.au/Autism_causes.htm
http://www.usp.org/pdf/EN/referenceStandards/msds/1659000.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Concerns/Autism/Index.html
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/vaccinations-vexed-link-to-autism-20110914-1k8nm.html
To sum it all up, medical professionals will state that autism lies with genetics only and are in no way related to vaccinations- however constant ongoing evidence supports the fact that there 'may' be a link. This is something that has yet to be confirmed thus far- their are a lot of accusations saying any evidence supporting the link between autism & vaccinations have been falisified- however, their is also a lot of supporting evidence that points the finger at those accusations and 'proof' of the link being falsified were/are in fact inaccurate and merely a cover up. This is something that each individual person must decide on what they beleive.
Other Vaccination facts and information sites
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm
http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/432/2/FS%20Vaccine%20Side%20Effects.pdf
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Childhood_immunisation
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-quickguides-adverse
**You will note from the 4 Australian government sites- that this FAIL to list most side effects aside from the 'very mid' side effects- and further PROMOTE the usage of vaccinations without providing FULL information regarding all other side effects (for example- less common mild side effects, moderate side effects & possible severe side effects - aside from possible anaphalactic reaction' However further information regarding further risks (which should be included on more government sites but are not) can be found of ligitamate, reputable sorces such as through Australian Chemists Medication Fact Sheets (just like some of the ones provided above) as even though these are NOT widely let out through vaccination promotion websites or at Doctors, chemists and pharmasists are required to full disclose the ingredients and side effects of any drug on the market and that includes vaccinations.
You will also note from the one American Government site provided above that they have supplied more information than the Australian Government however still not all. It should also be noted that the American Government site noted as one of the possible and more severe side effects to the MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella- which is the one claimed to be linked to Austism) that 'brain damage' is a severe but possible side effect of the particular vaccination.
Natural Ways around Vaccinations (Protecting your children naturally)
As crazy as it sounds there are true, studied, tested and proven ways to vaccinate your children through natural means
Below are listed information sites regarding Natural Vaccinations, including results to studies etc.
http://www.homstudy.net/research/
http://www.naturodoc.com/library/children/immunizations.htm
http://www.121doc.co.uk/news/flu-vaccine-hampers-childrens-immunity-6966.html
http://nlnt.com.au/naturalhealthblog/2010/04/26/vaccination-pros-cons-from-a-naturopathic-perspective-madonna-guy-naturopath-wynnum-brisbane/
http://www.southbaytotalhealth.com/Vaccinations.htm
http://nourishedmagazine.com.au/blog/articles/homoeoprophylaxis-%e2%80%93-a-proven-alternative-to-vaccination
http://naturallybetterkids.com/natural/interview-with-dr-isaac-golden-video
http://infinitewellness.com.au/pdfs/Observational%20Study%20of%20Patients%20Receiving%20Homeopathic%20Treatment.pdf
http://homeopathyplus.com.au/robert-medhurst-research/
In Australia once your child/children are added to the medicare card they are automatically added the the National Immunization Register, so you will not need to do anything but show up with your child for their immunizations when they are due for them if you choose to go ahead with immunization.
If you choose that you dont want to go ahead with immunization however, you are required to obtain a conciencious objection form= you will be able to find these on the medicare website the link to the form is below..
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/files/ma_conscientious_objection_form.pdf
You will need to fill out your section of the form as the parent/gardian of the child and see a medical provider (who has a medicare provider number) to have them sign the form stating that they have explained to you the Benifits of the Vaccinations and the Risks involved in choosing not to vaccinate. As most Midwives have medicare provider numbers these days they should be able to sign these CO's for you with a lot less hassle than at a doctor and a lot more respect for your veiws- however if you dont have the option of a midwife to sign this for you, you will need to book an appointment with a doctor and sit for the lecture on the benifits of vaccinations and the risks of not having them if you want to have your CO signed- which you will need esspecially now with the new rules relating to FTB payments - if you choose not to vaccinate through medical routine vaccinations.
Vaccinations can be given by your doctor, immunisation clinic and some hospitals. If your child has not been immunised, or has missed a vaccination, it is easy to catch up. Just ask your doctor or immunisation provider for advice, you will in a lot of cases be prepared to sit for a lecture if you do this though- so its advisable that if you choose to immunise after receiving all facts that you stay up to date.
Quoted from Immunise.health.gov.au - 'Eligibilty for the Family Tax Benefit Part A supplement will require that children are assessed as fully immunised, replacing the Maternity Immunisation Allowance from 1 July 2012.
A new immunisation check will be introduced for one year olds to supplement the existing focus on immunisation at two and five years of age from 1 July 2012.
The meningococcal C, pneumococcal and varicella (‘chickenpox’) vaccines will be included in the list of immunisations that are needed for a child to be assessed as fully immunised from 1 July 2013.
A combination vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (‘chickenpox’) for children aged 18 months will be added to the National Immunisation Program Schedule from 1 July 2013.'
See http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/information/strengthening-immunisation-for-children
for Further details.
Birth Hepatitis B
2 months Diphtheria , Tetanus, Polio, Hib, Hep B, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus
4 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib, Hep B, Pneumoccal, Rotavirus
6 months Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis,Polio, Hib,Hep B, Pneumococcal,Rotavirus
12 months Measles, Mumps, Rubella,Hib,Hepatitis B,Meningococcal C
18 months Varicella,Pneumococcal
4 years Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/acir/schedule.jsp
Immunisation is said to be a simple, safe and effective way of protecting your child against harmful diseases that can cause serious complications and sometimes death. Immunisation is said to help your child stay healthy because it reduces the risk of serious diseases.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/services/acir/schedule.jsp
http://immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/factsheet-strengthening-immunisation
http://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/residents-and-services/children-and-family-services/immunisation/australian-childhood-immunisation-register/
However, very little facts and figures are given to back this up and as a former childcare worker who is aware of illness incubation periods, contagious periods, exclusion measures and quarantine measures I cannot fully backup or agree with these claims that are made regarding immunisation. I often saw children who were immunised become ill with certain 'preventable' diseases and more often than not the first case and illness spreading individual was one that was in fact vaccinated.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/acir/statistics.jsp (Statistic regarding the amount of vaccinated people in Australia)
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-pubs-cdi-2002-cdi2602-cdi2602a.htm (Statistics based on polio outbreak and the introduction of the vaccinations that were said to erraticate polio, note there was a sucnificant decline in polio effected people prior to the introduction of vaccinations, the rate of polio effected people continued to decline after the introduction of vaccination)
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-pubs-cdi-2002-cdi2602-cdi2602l.htm (Australia declared polio free- however based on the Australian government stats for polio above - polio decline and Australia becoming polio free may based on the statistics not have been due to vaccination but the decline in polio which was happening naturally prior to the introdution of the vaccine)
http://soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020132sinclair/vaccinaion.htm
http://www.wpro.who.int/NR/rdonlyres/9EA80DC3-A8E2-4409-B8E9-969E7A47F583/0/chapter29.pdf
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-pubs-cdi-2002-cdi2602-cdi2602d.htm (Statistics showing that TB remained steady until the introduction of TB vaccination where cases of TB started to decline)
http://annualreport.csl.com.au/AR06/AR06_BF_The_CSL_Story.asp (contains information relating to the introduction of Tuberculosis in 1947 in Australia)
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/excerpts/offit_cutter.pdf - Americas first polio vaccinations
Notification rates for diseases received from State and Territory health authorities
from 1991- 2011 can be found here (it should be noted this was taken from the Australian Government Department of Health and aging)
http://www9.health.gov.au/cda/Source/Rpt_2_sel.cfm
*** Hep B Newly aquired - Decreased
*** Hep B Unspecified- Increased
*** Hep C Newly aquired- Increased
*** Hep C Unspecified- Decreased
*** Campylobacteriosis - Increased Dramatically
*** Hep A- Increased
*** Hep E - Increased
*** Typhoid Fever- Increased
*** Meningococcal- Decreased
*** Tuberculosis - Increased
*** Cholera - Increased
*** Diptheria - Steady (only between 0-4 cased per year)
*** Hib - Decreased
*** Influenza - Increased Drastically
*** Measles- Decreased
*** Mumps- Decreased
*** Pertisis - Increased DRAMATICALLY (from 332 cases in 1991- 34, 684 in 2011)
*** Pnumoccocal- Steady (between 1750+ cases each year)
*** Polio - Steady (between 0-1 cases....note the decline in polio cases above prior to the start of vaccinations)
*** Rubella- Decreased
*** Tetnas - Decreased
*** Chicken Pox- Increased
*** Shingles- Increased
*** Ross River Fever - Steady (between 4,000-5000 per year)
http://cure-guide.com/books/the-vaccine-guide/smallpox-vaccine-does-it-work/ - article
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5010.pdf - CDC official Report on Small Pox
Vaccination Ingredients
Infarix hexa -preservative containing vaccine- given to infants aged 6 weeks-6 months
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/318/FileName/54AE87B2A8B3AF293378602E64E2B98F/Infanrix_Hexa_(Preservative_containing)_PI_pdf_clean_copy.pdf
Combined Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis (DTPa), Hepatitis B, Poliovirus and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine that contains preservatives.
PI Infarix Hexa- preservative free vaccine - given to infants aged 6 weeks- 6 months
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/319/FileName/32D0B034D4C4A1E8D26A7FC7F40B0945/Infanrix_Hexa_(Preservative_free)_PI_pdf_clean_copy.pdf
Combined Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis (DTPa), Hepatitis B, Poliovirus and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine that is preservative free
Infarix IPV - Preservative Free
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/290/FileName/8E2BF992694F128C62CCE2991D037A12/Infanrix_IPV_(Preservative_Free)_PI_v3.pdf
Combined diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTPa) and inactivated poliovirus vaccine.
These vaccinations both the preservative free and preservative containing (whichever is given to the child) are said to offer added protection against Pertussis (also known as whooping cough)- however as you will see from the above Australian Governments Statistics and Disease Notification Lists numbers of some of these disease stated to be preventable with use of these Infarix-hexa vaccines have increased Drastically since the introduction of the vaccinations rather than decreased. Though as some might say possible protection is better than no protection and there is no evidence to say that the increase is related to the introduction of the vaccinations or rather one of population growth over the years.
It should however be noted that both Infarix Hexa Preservative Free and Preservative containing vaccinations are made with formelhyde as you will see in the vaccination fact sheets above.
Formaldehyde
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/formaldehyde
http://www.kendon.com.au/Catalogue/MSDS/Industrial/Formaldehyde.htm
http://www.druginfosys.com/Drug.aspx?drugCode=325&drugName=Formaldehyde%20(Solution)&
Infarix Hexa possible side effects of the vaccination include but are not limited to.
Allergic Reactions
Convultions with or witout a fever
Apnoea
Angioneurotic oedema
For infarix IPV possible side effects and are not limited to..
Injection site: Very common: local swelling at the injection site
Common: local swelling at the injection site 1,injection site reactions including induration.*
Uncommon: diffuse swelling of the injected limb, sometimes involving the adjacent joint1
Body as a whole: Common: asthenia, malaise; Uncommon: viral infection
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: rare: Lymphadenopathy
Dermatological: Common: pruritis
Uncommon: dermatitis allergic
Rare: urticaria,
Gastrointestinal: common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Uncommon: abdominal pain
Musculoskeletal: Uncommon: myalgia
Nervous system disorders: Very common: Headache (age range 6-13 years old), somnolence
Psychiatric disorders: Very common: restlessness, crying abnormally
Respiratory: Common: coughing3, rhinitis, pharyngitis; Uncommon: bronchitis3
Special senses: Common: otitis media
Varilrix Vaccine- given to children aged 12months-30 months
Product Information Fact Sheet
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/253/FileName/CC95F52856A3DFEBDE46781253F3A1CC/Varilrix_PI_Version_4.0.pdf
Consumer Information Fact Sheet
http://www.racgp.org.au/cmi/gwcvaril.pdf
The Varilrix Vacine is used to prevent Chicken Pox also known as varricella in children, however during 1991-2011 despite Australia having a high vaccination rate the number of cases of Chicken Pox have increased as you will see through a link http://www9.health.gov.au/cda/Source/Rpt_2_sel.cfm
however, this is not to say that this is related to the vaccinations it could merely be population growth etc.
This vaccination according to the fact sheet does not use chemicals such as Formelhyde- however does use MRC5 - Human Deploid Cell culture. MRC 5 is the subcultures and cells derived from the normal lungs of a 14 weeks old male fetus aborted due to the mothers psycological problems. See. http://www.viromed.com/services/product/mrc5.htm
http://www.cogforlife.org/mrc-5.htm
Possible Risks & Side Effects to this vaccination include
Infections and infestations: encephalitis viral, herpes zoster* and varicella
Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reactions
Nervous system disorders: convulsions, cerebellar ataxia*
Rotarix Vaccination Given to infants aged
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/330/FileName/879362EA01A20B7F5FF219A67BF608BD/Rotarix_Liquid_clean_pdf_v8.0.pdf
Rotarix is given as oral liquid to prevent Rotavirus Gastroenteritis.
This vaccination does not contain the toxic chemical formelhyde however contains a formulation known as Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium, this is formulated to deliver greater reliability, consistency and improved control in mammalian cell culture.
It also contains the Vero cell line to make the vaccination - vero cell line is monkey see below.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2657228/ - you will find the ingredients for Dulbeccos Modified Eagle Medium here http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty%20of%20Health/documents/RCStore%20Documents/RCStore%20Lonza%20DMEM%20product%20specs.pdf
Possible Risks & Side effects of this Vaccination include and are not limited to -
Gastrointestinal Problems including: Diarrohea, Abdominal Pain & Vommiting
Respiratory Tract Infections
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchiopnumonia
Gastroenteritis
Pnumonia
Dehydration
Asthma
Convultions
Bronchitis Chronic
Rash
Exma
Dermatitis
See the above fact sheet for further details
Menitorix Vaccination given to children 6 weeks-2 years
http://www.gsk.com.au/resources.ashx/vaccineproductschilddataproinfo/292/FileName/C1F87C953C7F9690930C621B79732031/Menitorix_PI_Version_2.0.pdf
This is said to help prevent against Tetnas, Menningococcal, and Hib.
This vaccination contains Trometamol http://www.merck-chemicals.com/trishydroxymethylaminomethane/MDA_CHEM-108386/p_mJWb.s1LqKEAAAEWMOEfVhTl
Possible Side Effects Include but are not limited to.
Drowsiness
Loss of Apetite
Irritability
Convulsions
Dizziness
Apnoea
Please refer to fact sheet for more information above
More Vaccination Information Fact Sheets both consumer and product fact sheets can be found at
http://www.gsk.com.au/products_vaccines.aspx
Autism & Vaccinations
http://www.ncirs.edu.au/immunisation/fact-sheets/mmr-vaccine-ibd-autism-fact-sheet.pdf
http://loveforlife.com.au/content/09/10/14/vaccines-cause-autism-supporting-evidence-mike-adams-health-ranger-naturalnewscom-e
http://www.2012.com.au/Autism-vaccines.html
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/autism_spectrum_disorder_and_vaccinations.html
http://www.healingourchildren.org/Vaccine/vaccines_cause_autism.htm
http://www.autismtraining.com.au/orionfiles/upload/public/files/Fact%20Sheet%205.pdf
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/autism-rates-soaring-among-queensland-school-children/story-e6freoof-1225852008088
http://www.autismaus.com.au/uploads/pdfs/PrevalenceReport.pdf (Autism rates throughout AUSTRALIA from 1999-Present, Australian Austism rates are also on the rise- not necessarily the result of vaccines- however, these may still co-incide with them)
http://www.autism.net.au/Autism_causes.htm
http://www.usp.org/pdf/EN/referenceStandards/msds/1659000.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Concerns/Autism/Index.html
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/vaccinations-vexed-link-to-autism-20110914-1k8nm.html
To sum it all up, medical professionals will state that autism lies with genetics only and are in no way related to vaccinations- however constant ongoing evidence supports the fact that there 'may' be a link. This is something that has yet to be confirmed thus far- their are a lot of accusations saying any evidence supporting the link between autism & vaccinations have been falisified- however, their is also a lot of supporting evidence that points the finger at those accusations and 'proof' of the link being falsified were/are in fact inaccurate and merely a cover up. This is something that each individual person must decide on what they beleive.
Other Vaccination facts and information sites
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm
http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/432/2/FS%20Vaccine%20Side%20Effects.pdf
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Childhood_immunisation
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-quickguides-adverse
**You will note from the 4 Australian government sites- that this FAIL to list most side effects aside from the 'very mid' side effects- and further PROMOTE the usage of vaccinations without providing FULL information regarding all other side effects (for example- less common mild side effects, moderate side effects & possible severe side effects - aside from possible anaphalactic reaction' However further information regarding further risks (which should be included on more government sites but are not) can be found of ligitamate, reputable sorces such as through Australian Chemists Medication Fact Sheets (just like some of the ones provided above) as even though these are NOT widely let out through vaccination promotion websites or at Doctors, chemists and pharmasists are required to full disclose the ingredients and side effects of any drug on the market and that includes vaccinations.
You will also note from the one American Government site provided above that they have supplied more information than the Australian Government however still not all. It should also be noted that the American Government site noted as one of the possible and more severe side effects to the MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella- which is the one claimed to be linked to Austism) that 'brain damage' is a severe but possible side effect of the particular vaccination.
Natural Ways around Vaccinations (Protecting your children naturally)
As crazy as it sounds there are true, studied, tested and proven ways to vaccinate your children through natural means
Below are listed information sites regarding Natural Vaccinations, including results to studies etc.
http://www.homstudy.net/research/
http://www.naturodoc.com/library/children/immunizations.htm
http://www.121doc.co.uk/news/flu-vaccine-hampers-childrens-immunity-6966.html
http://nlnt.com.au/naturalhealthblog/2010/04/26/vaccination-pros-cons-from-a-naturopathic-perspective-madonna-guy-naturopath-wynnum-brisbane/
http://www.southbaytotalhealth.com/Vaccinations.htm
http://nourishedmagazine.com.au/blog/articles/homoeoprophylaxis-%e2%80%93-a-proven-alternative-to-vaccination
http://naturallybetterkids.com/natural/interview-with-dr-isaac-golden-video
http://infinitewellness.com.au/pdfs/Observational%20Study%20of%20Patients%20Receiving%20Homeopathic%20Treatment.pdf
http://homeopathyplus.com.au/robert-medhurst-research/
In Australia once your child/children are added to the medicare card they are automatically added the the National Immunization Register, so you will not need to do anything but show up with your child for their immunizations when they are due for them if you choose to go ahead with immunization.
If you choose that you dont want to go ahead with immunization however, you are required to obtain a conciencious objection form= you will be able to find these on the medicare website the link to the form is below..
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/files/ma_conscientious_objection_form.pdf
You will need to fill out your section of the form as the parent/gardian of the child and see a medical provider (who has a medicare provider number) to have them sign the form stating that they have explained to you the Benifits of the Vaccinations and the Risks involved in choosing not to vaccinate. As most Midwives have medicare provider numbers these days they should be able to sign these CO's for you with a lot less hassle than at a doctor and a lot more respect for your veiws- however if you dont have the option of a midwife to sign this for you, you will need to book an appointment with a doctor and sit for the lecture on the benifits of vaccinations and the risks of not having them if you want to have your CO signed- which you will need esspecially now with the new rules relating to FTB payments - if you choose not to vaccinate through medical routine vaccinations.
Vaccinations can be given by your doctor, immunisation clinic and some hospitals. If your child has not been immunised, or has missed a vaccination, it is easy to catch up. Just ask your doctor or immunisation provider for advice, you will in a lot of cases be prepared to sit for a lecture if you do this though- so its advisable that if you choose to immunise after receiving all facts that you stay up to date.