Before any vaccine is approved for use in Canada, it must be shown to be safe and effective in preventing the disease that it targets. Vaccines are made to meet the highest standards and are continually tested for safety and effectiveness.
Do vaccines contain harmful ingredients?
Although you may have heard some alarming things about vaccine ingredients, here are the facts.
Used in very small amounts to boost the body's immune response and make the vaccine more effective
Occurs naturally in the body and does not accumulate - usually leaves the body within two weeks
Naturally found in air, food and water
In the first six months of life, the amount of aluminum a baby receives from vaccines is significantly less than the amount they receive through breastfeeding or formula feeding