Physicians for Informed Consent

📘 It’s official! Vaccines and the Diseases They Target — the Silver Booklet — is now on Amazon. Created for parents who want clarity, this resource explains childhood diseases, vaccine side effects, and risk comparisons in straightforward language. With clear charts and data, it’s designed to support informed decisions for your family. Get your copy here: amazon.com/Vaccines-Disea…

What effects have been associated with aluminum exposure? Motor skill impairment. Personality changes. Memory loss. Seizures. Even coma. These are among the most serious effects linked to aluminum exposure. The Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine is one of several childhood vaccines that contains an aluminum compound. Parents, get the facts about aluminum in vaccines here:picdata.org/aluminum #vaccines

Did you know the manufacturer of a hepatitis B vaccine says it has not been evaluated for some important long-term risks? The manufacturer’s package insert for Recombivax HB (a hepatitis B vaccine) states that it “has not been evaluated for its carcinogenic or mutagenic potential, or its potential to impair fertility.” In other words, studies have not evaluated whether the vaccine could affect cancer risk, genetic changes, or fertility. Parents can review more scientific facts here: picdata.org/hepatitis-b-dis #vaccines

Did you know that a 3rd dose of the MMR vaccine is short-lived, lasting only one year? The CDC conducted a 2016 study, published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases to reach this conclusion. If you'd like to do more research on MMR vaccine here's a great resource 👉 picdata.org/mmr-waning-imm… #vaccines

Did you know that even vaccinated people can still carry and spread diphtheria bacteria without knowing it? The diphtheria vaccine was first combined with tetanus and pertussis in 1948. While this combination reduced reported diphtheria cases, studies show it does not prevent asymptomatic infection or transmission—meaning the bacteria can still circulate, even among vaccinated individuals. Furthermore, it has never been proven that the vaccine is safer than the disease itself. Parents, see the data for yourself: picdata.org/diphtheria-dis #vaccines

Studies show the flu vaccine doesn’t reduce deaths from pneumonia and flu. A 33-year government-funded study found no link between higher flu shot rates and lower death rates. Another study of 7.6 million deaths found no drop in mortality after age 65—despite more vaccinations. Read more: picdata.org/flu-vaccine #vaccines

Did you know that clinical trials of the IPV vaccine only include a few thousand subjects? At least 19,000 must be enrolled to compare the risk of permanent injury from polio vs. the vaccine. There aren't enough subjects to prove IPV vaccine poses less risk. Parents, get more facts and scientific research about IPV vaccine here 👉 picdata.org/polio-vrs/ #vaccines #publichealth

Is VAERS giving the full picture on chickenpox vaccine reactions? VAERS tracks adverse events from vaccines like the chickenpox vaccine—but how reliable is it? Even the CDC admits that “VAERS receives reports for only a small fraction of actual adverse events.” Parents deserve accurate information to make informed decisions. Learn more here: picdata.org/varicella-vrs #vaccines

FYI....the HPV vaccine contains an aluminum compound. Even small amounts of aluminum that remain in the body may interfere with cellular and metabolic process in the nervous system and other parts of the body. HPV is one of multiple vaccines that contain aluminum. To get the full list and learn more about the risks of aluminum in vaccines, go here 👉 picdata.org/aluminum #vaccines

Did you know? Even if you’ve been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, measles infection is still possible. Adults vaccinated with MMR can develop clinical measles and spread the virus. These cases can include fever and rash, along with symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and eye irritation. Learn more: picdata.org/mmr-waning-imm… #vaccines

Did you know most cases of whooping cough resolve on their own? Treatment typically includes rest, hydration, and sometimes antibiotics—but supportive care is often all that’s needed. If you’re weighing the risks of pertussis and the vaccine, start with the facts. Here's a good resource: picdata.org/dtap-vaccine/ #vaccines

Did you know that the DTaP and Tdap vaccines contain aluminum? Small amounts of aluminum that remain in the human body have been observed to interfere with cellular and metabolic processes in the nervous system and other parts of the body. Currently there are seven vaccines administered to infants, children and adolescents that contain aluminum. More information on this here: picdata.org/aluminum #vaccines

How safe is the HepB vaccine when it comes to risk of death or permanent injury? Truth is, we don’t really know. Available studies on Engerix-B and Recombivax HB aren’t able to measure that risk with sufficient accuracy. Go here for more scientific facts and research: picdata.org/hepatitis #vaccines

Did you know a CDC-funded, three-year study found that people who received the flu shot had a 65% higher risk of developing non-flu respiratory illnesses within just two weeks of vaccination? When it comes to illness prevention, the full picture matters — and it hasn’t been proven that the flu vaccine is safer than the disease itself. See what the data really show: picdata.org/flu-vaccine #vaccines

How long does chickenpox vaccine protection really last? Research shows antibodies can last 10 to 20 years after vaccination — but some studies suggest that ongoing exposure to natural chickenpox may help boost that immunity. Understanding how the vaccine works—and how long it protects—is key when weighing options for your child. More info: picdata.org/varicella-dis #vaccines

Did you know? According to the manufacturer’s package insert, the polio vaccine has not been evaluated in long-term animal studies for carcinogenic potential or for its potential to impair fertility. It also hasn’t been proven that the polio vaccine is safer than polio itself. Parents, learn more here: picdata.org/polio-dis/ #protectyourkids #vaccines

What treatments are available for pertussis (whooping cough)? In most cases, pertussis resolves on its own. Treatment typically involves antibiotics along with supportive care such as rest and hydration to help the body recover. Another important point for parents to know: it hasn’t been proven that the pertussis vaccine is safer than pertussis itself. Learn more here: picdata.org/dtap #vaccines #protectyourkids

Each year, about 40 cases of death or permanent injury from the MMR vaccine are reported to VAERS—but the real number is likely higher due to underreporting. VAERS is a passive system, and only about 1.6% of MMR-related seizures are reported. Even the CDC states it receives only a fraction of actual adverse events. We’ve compiled resources to help you learn more. Read them here: picdata.org/mmr/ #vaccines

Think measles was always deadly? Just before the vaccine was introduced, the measles mortality rate was about 1 in 500,000, and the chance of dying after getting measles was 1 in 10,000. These numbers might surprise you—especially if you've only heard one side of the story. 💡 Got questions about measles or the MMR vaccine? Here's a great resource: picdata.org/mmr-vaccine/ #vaccines

Did you know that information about vaccine ingredients, adverse reactions, and vaccine evaluations are contained on the manufacturer’s package insert for Hib vaccine? Parents, learn more about Hib and the Hib vaccine here: picdata.org/hib-dis #vaccines #protectyourkids

Studies show the flu vaccine doesn’t reduce deaths from pneumonia and flu. A 33-year government-funded study found no link between higher flu shot rates and lower death rates. Another study of 7.6 million deaths found no drop in mortality after age 65—despite more vaccinations. Read more: picdata.org/flu-vaccine #vaccines