What is in vaccines?
Vaccines contain either: • a very small dose of a live, but weakened form of a virus; • a very small dose of killed bacteria or virus or small parts of bacteria; or • a small dose of a modified toxin produced by bacteria. Vaccines may also contain either a small amount of preservative or a small amount of an antibiotic to preserve the vaccine. Some vaccines may also contain a small amount of an aluminium salt which helps produce a better immune response.