Formaldehyde has become a major concern when it comes to vaccinations. Formaldehyde is an active ingredient in vaccines and has caused several parents concern over their children's health. Many parents are worried about the use of formaldehyde and it's link to health issues and even cancer. To understand why formaldehyde is used in vaccinations, I found some information on Public Health. According to Public Health,"Formaldehyde has been used for decades in vaccines to inactivate viruses and detoxify bacterial toxins, ensuring they don’t result in sickness when injected" (Public Health). Formaldehyde helps lessen the effects of the disease once it is injected. Formaldehyde causes a lot of concern due to the fact that several studies have linked long exposure to formaldehyde to several types of cancer. When asked if formaldehyde is safe, Public Health states that "The potential for harm depends on the amount" (Public Health). Formaldehyde is in our body naturally as part o our metabolic system, but when we are exposed to high amounts for long periods of time our body may become overwhelmed and this is when we see health issue begin to occur. This is why the amount of formaldehyde in our vaccinations is such a small amount.
To read more about formaldehyde in vaccines, visit Public Health's website here:
http://www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/goes-vaccine/
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