Vaccine Safety: Are Vaccines Safe?

• 2020

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This webpage explains that while no vaccine is completely harmless, the benefits of vaccines usually outweigh their risks. It describes how vaccines like hepatitis B and pneumococcal are safe because they prevent serious diseases more effectively than the rare side effects they might cause. The old pertussis vaccine had more side effects but was still safer than getting whooping cough. Systems like VAERS help detect rare side effects after a vaccine is used widely.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anaphylaxis; Immunization; Vaccines; Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; Safety Management

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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