Physicians for Informed Consent

News: University of California (all locations and persons) — Change in policy for admissions. Effective June 26, 2024, religious exemptions are accepted for all mandated vaccines. https://lnkd.in/gcudecVb #protectyourkids #vaccines

Did you know that common adverse events related to the DTaP vaccine include fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, & fatigue/weakness? A more serious potential side effect is seizure, which may occur in about 1/683 children vaccinated with DTaP. Parents, here’s what you should know: picdata.org/dtap-vaccine #vaccines #childrenshealth #publichealth #parenting #protectyourkids

What about the Hib vaccine? Introduced in 1985, the Hib vaccine has significantly reduced incidence of noticeable cases of Hib infections in children, but studies show mass vaccination may increase non type b Haemophilus influenzae strains. Also, the manufacturer's package insert provides details on vaccine ingredients, adverse reactions, and evaluations. It notes that PedvaxHIB hasn't been assessed for carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or effects on fertility, and the risk of permanent disability or death from the vaccine hasn't been proven lower than that of Hib. Parents, take the time to learn more about Hib and the Hib vaccine, potential risks, and how they can affect your child. Explore the facts and make the best decision for your family’s well-being. Start here: picdata.org/hib #childrenshealth #protectyourkids #vaccines

Did you know that the government tracks reported cases of vaccine side effects through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)? Each year around 114 cases of permanent injury & death from the the hepatitis B vaccine are reported to VAERS. Learn about the risks of hepatitis B vs. the hepatitis B vaccine. Start here: https://lnkd.in/gBS8phMp #vaccines #publichealth #childrenshealth #protectyourkids

Did you know that in the absence of mass vaccination, the risk of an infant younger than age 1 contracting a fatal case of pertussis in the U.S. in the 21st century is about 1 in 46,000 or 0.002%? Learn more about pertussis (aka whooping cough) here: picdata.org/dtap #vaccines #chiildrenshealth #publichealth #parenting #protectyourkids

What treatments are available for invasive Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)? It can be treated with antibiotics. The Hib vaccine has significantly reduced the incidence of reported (i.e., noticeable) cases of Hib infections but studies show mass vaccination may increase non-type b Haemophilus influenzae strains. Furthermore, The risk of permanent disability or death from the Hib vaccine hasn't been proven to be lower than that of Hib. Parents, stay informed about the potential risks of both Hib and its vaccine—explore all available research to make the best decisions for your child's health. Start here: picdata.org/hib #childrenshealth #protectyourkids #vaccines

FYI – Before widespread use of the hepatitis B vaccine, annually less than 1 in 7,000,000 (or 0.00001%) of children at normal risk of exposure contracted chronic hepatitis B that led to fatal liver cirrhosis or cancer later in life. Here's what you should know about hepatitis B:https://lnkd.in/gFrKNCqz #vaccines #childrenshealth #publichealth #protectyourkids

News, CA: SF jury awards millions to workers denied religious accommodations "A federal jury on Wednesday delivered a stunning blow to Bay Area officials who denied every religious accommodation requested by workers to its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The 8-person jury deliberated for two days before unanimously awarding 6 former employees of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) more than $1 million each, for a total of about $7.8 million. The employees have been represented by Pacific Justice Institute since 2022." #vaccines https://lnkd.in/giknRcCX

Did you know that it hasn’t been proven that IPV vaccine is safer than polio? October 24th is recognized as World Polio Day in honor of Dr. Jonas Salk, creator of the first polio vaccine. Here are a few facts about polio: • Before the vaccine about 1/195,000 children contracted polio that was fatal or led to permanent paralysis • 95% of polio cases show no symptoms • Less than 1% of polio cases experience paralysis, and • Over 85% recover without disability While the IPV vaccine has significantly reduced reported cases, questions about its long-term safety remain with studies unable to fully rule out links to conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome. Do your research and understand the facts surrounding polio and vaccination. Knowledge is power. Start here: picdata.org/polio Share this post to encourage others to seek out reliable information! #WorldPolioDay #ProtectYourKids #PublicHealth #Vaccines

What are the potential side effects of the DTaP vaccine? Common side effects may include fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, and fatigue/weakness. A more serious potential side effect is seizure, which may occur in about 1 out of 683 children vaccinated with DTaP. Parents, learn more about the DTaP vaccine here:: picdata.org/dtap-vaccine #vaccines #protectyourkids #publichealth #childrensheallth #protectyourkids