International Nurses Association

Childhood immunizations can be a controversial subject in some settings, and it can make for some major disputes between moms.   Some people say that it is one of the subjects of conversation to avoid, such as politics, and religion.   However, immunizations have some cold hard facts, and those should be studied and considered when making decisions for a child.   Safety Facts of Vaccines Numerous clinical trials are conducted to evaluate not only the effectiveness, but the safety of every vaccine prior to introducing it to market.   First tests are done in laboratory animals, and if the tests indicate the vaccine is safe, it moves to being tested in humans prior to being approved by the FDA.   The safety of vaccines is a responsibility of the federal government, state and local health departments.   Occasionally other partners are involved, and of course the general public and their needs are appreciated.   The safety of vaccines is monitored very closely, and there are sites