Category Archives: vaccines

Risk In Perspective: Hazards Are Not All Created Equal

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

This series is a collaboration between neuroscientist Alison Bernstein and biologist Iida Ruishalme. Errors in risk perception are at the core of so many issues in science communication that we think this is a critical topic to explore in detail. … Continue reading →

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Risk In Perspective

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

This series is something neuroscientist Alison Bernstein and biologist Iida Ruishalme have been brewing over for a long time. Risk perception is such a big crux in science communication that it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on. We decided … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to My Grandmother, A Survivor of War, and a Pioneer Science Communicator 1950-1980

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

My grandmother was a strong woman who lived through difficult times, and went on to make science communication history, in both print and TV. Continue reading →

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Seven Reasons Why You Really Don’t Want to Have Measles

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

In light of the current measles epidemics spreading in Europe, I wanted to visit some of the main concerns with the disease, and the reasons we very fervently want to put a stop to its spread. Seven reasons to make … Continue reading →

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The Great Myth of Vaccines and Autism

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

For a long time I thought there would be no need for me to write about the misconception that vaccines would somehow be connected to autism. This is a point that has been so extensively studied that there is no … Continue reading →

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Should You Worry About Formaldehyde in Vaccines?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

Formaldehyde is necessary for the biosynthesis of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids – our DNA. The levels we are talking about when it comes to vaccines? Even at maximum residue levels, less than one tenth of what is found in the blood volume of an infant. Continue reading →

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Mercury in Retrogade

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

Most vaccines are now manufactured with mercury-free preservatives due to public concern. Some flu shots still contain thimerosal. The removal of thimerosal was not based on evidence of harm, and even in retrospect, none has been found. Continue reading →

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Aluminum in Perspective

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Many people are concerned about vaccine ingredients. I have written elsewhere about two preservatives used in some vaccines (Mercury in retrogade and Formaldehyde in us and vaccines), but here I take a look at aluminum, which is a vaccine adjuvant used in Diptheria-Tetanus, Hepatitis, Haemofilus influenza … Continue reading →

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Sites Addressing Vaccine Myths

Below are a couple of independent sites hosted by medical professionals, journalists, parents and public health campaigns. I’ve found that these sites use clearly stated scientific research and other official sources as their information.

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Main Sources of Vaccine Information

The World Health Organization has a list of: “Web sites that provide information on vaccine safety and that adhere to good information practices. While many quality web sites offer science-based information about vaccine safety, others may provide unbalanced and misleading information. … Continue reading →

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