What are the Risks of Immunizations?
Immunizations are associated with certain well-known risks. However, they are often associated with risks that have not been proven, such as a possible connection between autism and immunizations. Many people choose not to immunize their children because they believe that they create more risks for their children than contracting the diseases would. This has not been born out by statistical evidence, nor is it the position of the most recognized medical organizations in the world, like the American Medical Association (AMA), or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Immunizations are associated with certain well-known risks. However, they are often associated with risks that have not been proven, such as a possible connection between autism and immunizations. Many people choose not to immunize their children because they believe that they create more risks for their children than contracting the diseases would. This has not been born out by statistical evidence, nor is it the position of the most recognized medical organizations in the world, like the American Medical Association (AMA), or the World Health Organization (WHO). The identifiable risks with vaccinations are complications from the vaccination, allergic reaction to a vaccination, or exposure to thimerosal, which contains mercury. Risks not associated with immunizations include increased rates for autism, or reduced capacity of the immune system.
