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SF vaccine without polysorbate 80

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phonix · 02/01/2011 21:44

Calling all experts on swine flu jabs - is there a vaccine currently in use which does not contain the above (not even in traces)?
I'm currently pg with DC3 and worried about miscarriage and long term side effects, such as infertility for my DD.

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Sidge · 02/01/2011 22:09

The current seasonal flu jab contains H1N1 elements and as it isn't emulsified I don't think it would contain polysorbate 80.

I don't know for sure but it's not listed on the product page for the vaccine we have been using.

phonix · 02/01/2011 22:58

Hi Sidge,
thanks for info!
It turns out that this one - Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (Split Virion) BP - goes under a different name in most of the EU countries (Vaxigrip).
Have found some disturbing info on Vaxigrip though Sad:

Apparently, it contains

Thimerosal

Octoxynol-10 [Triton X-100]

Formaldehyde

Also, research, and study the major adverse side-effects of ingredients contained in the regular seasonal flu vaccines called Vaxigrip/Fluviral, and Influvac. The mercury [Thimerosol] levels in these vaccines alone have been proven to cause the real pandemic called Alzheimer's disease, and thousands of other auto-immune disorders.

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Sidge · 02/01/2011 23:26

All vaccines use some sort of chemical processing and many contain preservatives - you will never find an 'organic' vaccine.

It's always a risk/benefit analysis with vaccines - I don't believe the risks of the chemicals you have listed outweigh the benefits from having the vaccine for my family. But it's such a personal decision, you can only do it based on your own risk assessment.

phonix · 03/01/2011 00:29

Sorry Sidge, the way you've worded your first reply I had assumed that you've come across this jab through work. Didn't mean to imply that you've been irresponsible in any way! And you're absolutely right and spot on, hence it being such a massive dilemma Confused.

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Sidge · 03/01/2011 15:19

I do use it through work - have vaccinated hundreds this year

Also myself and my family have it.

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