Mommy Goes Green

I know vaccinations in general can be a hotly debated topic amongst parents and this season, the talk focuses specifically on flu and H1N1 vaccinations.  Every family needs to make their own decision but I will be providing relevant information as I find it.  Just the facts, no opinions.  You may not realize that there are many different flu and H1N1 vaccine manufacturers and each one has something a little different.

Today, I wanted to know exactly what vaccines had thimerosal (a mercury based preservative ) and which did not so which a little research, here it is.

H1N1 vaccines – what’s in them?

Flu vaccines – what’s in them?

Also, I’ve read on several blogs that the vaccines have squalene in them – this seems to be false as the CDC is reporting otherwise. “According to current federal plans, only unadjuvanted vaccines will be used in the United States during the 2009 flu season. This includes all of the 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines that will be available for children and adults in both the injectable and nasal spray formulations. None of these influenza vaccines will contain adjuvants.”

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There are several pediatricians that practice both conventional and alternative medicine but Dr. Robert Sears and Dr. Greene are two that stand out to me as the most well-known.  I came across their point of view on the subject of flu and H1N1 vaccinations and thought you might be interested as well. 

Dr. Sears is a father of three, a pediatrician and author of The Vaccine Book and a popular alternative vaccine schedule.  Check out Dr. Sears thoughts here.

Dr. Greene is a father of four, a pediatrician and professor in California.  He is also the author of Raising Baby Green and Feeding Baby Green.  Check out Dr. Greene’s thoughts here.

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