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Aluminum in vaccines

ADVERSE EFFECTS OF ADJUVANTS IN VACCINES by Viera Scheibner (Part 1 & 2)

Aluminum in Vaccines Produce Nodules Cutaneous Pseudolymphoma Tied to Vaccinations Containing Aluminum Hydroxide

Research carried out by Christine, posting on Babycenter

Aluminium and injection site reactions

Variation of abscess formation in cattle after vaccination with a modified-live Pasteurella haemolytica vaccine. Variation of abscess formation in cattle after vaccination with a modified-live Pasteurella haemolytica vaccine
“Compared with calves given MLV that did not develop observable abscesses, calves developing abscesses after the second injection of MLV weighed 11.0 and 14.2 kg less, respectively, at 56 days and 112 days after injection, and they had 11.0 kg less gain at 56 days after injection. Abscess prevalence tended to be highest on certain days or at certain locations used for cattle processing, and the prevalence of abscesses increased in cattle processed later on a given day.”

And ya gotta love this one, save the fish, sacrifice the children...

Vaccinated fish welfare: protection versus side-effects. Vaccinated fish welfare: protection versus side-effects
“Intraperitoneal administration of oil-adjuvanted vaccines to Atlantic salmon pre-smolts has occasionally resulted in impaired growth and reduced carcass quality. The consequences of such vaccination for fish welfare may therefore be questioned.” and “In intensive salmon aquaculture systems, reduced disease risks are thought to justify the observed level of side-effects following current vaccination practices. For future fish vaccines, reduction of side- effects without compromising long-term protective immunity constitutes a challenging goal.”

Pathological studies on local tissue reactions in guinea pigs and rats caused by four different adjuvants. Pathological studies on local tissue reactions in guinea pigs and rats caused by four different adjuvants.
“In the animals injected with ISA-70 emulsion prepared by manual shaking, grossly, there was partial thickening of subcutaneous tissue, discoloration of inter-muscular connective tissue, and swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes at 2 and 4 weeks post injection (PI). Histopathologically, ISA-70 injected sites revealed acute inflammatory changes at 72 hrs PI, and peak reactions consisting of macrophage accumulation around oil cysts and fibrosis were observed at 4 weeks PI. These changes were less severe and of shorter duration than those in the other three adjuvants.” [Specifically, Freund's incomplete adjuvant, Freund's complete adjuvant, and aluminium phosphate gel.]

Comparison of tissue reactions produced by Haemophilus pleuropneumoniae vaccines made with six different adjuvants in swine. Comparison of tissue reactions produced by Haemophilus pleuropneumoniae vaccines made with six different adjuvants in swine.
“Tissue damage caused by six different adjuvants incorporated in a Haemophilus pleuropneumoniae vaccine was compared in swine.” .... “The aluminum hydroxide produced smaller lesions that also persisted for eight weeks”.

Adjuvants--a balance between toxicity and adjuvanticity. Adjuvants--a balance between toxicity and adjuvanticity
“The chemical nature of adjuvants, their mode of action and the profile of their side effects are highly variable. Some of the side effects can be ascribed to an unintentional stimulation of different mechanisms of the immune system whereas others may reflect general adverse pharmacological reactions” ... “. At present the choice of adjuvants for human vaccination reflects a compromise between a requirement for adjuvanticity and an acceptable low level of side effects.”

Aluminium-adjuvanted vaccines transiently increase aluminium levels in murine brain tissue.
“It is likely that aluminium is transported to the brain by the iron-binding protein transferrin and enters the brain via specific transferrin receptors.”

Aluminum allergy caused by DTP vaccine
“immunization of children who have been shown to be allergic to aluminium should be carried out with vaccines which do not contain aluminium.” [And how do we know that our child is allergic to aluminum (or to any other components of the vaccine) until they are given the injection? Who knows if their newborn or 2 month old is allergic to anything at that young of age?]

Adjuvants for human vaccines--current status, problems and future prospects
“The biggest issue with the use of adjuvants for human vaccines, particularly routine childhood vaccines, is the toxicity and adverse side-effects of most of the adjuvant formulations. At present the choice of adjuvants for human vaccination reflects a compromise between a requirement for adjuvanticity and an acceptable low level of side-effects.” [I don’t know about you, but “tolerable” and “good enough” as synonyms for acceptable just don’t get it when it comes to my children. Who do I let decide what is “tolerable” for my child?

“Biodegradable polymer microspheres are being evaluated for targeting antigens on mucosal surfaces and for controlled release of vaccines with an aim to reduce the number of doses required for primary immunization. Reciprocal enhanced immunogenicity of protein- polysaccharide conjugates will be useful for the development of combination vaccines.”

[Progress is great, but in the meantime, how many more children will fall victims to a well intended program gone bad?]

Aluminum as an adjuvant in vaccines and post-vaccine reactions]. Aluminum as an adjuvant in vaccines and post-vaccine reactions
[another scary admission]
“The mechanism of action of the aluminium adjuvants is not completely understood and is very complex.”