Although vaccines have rarely been thought to cause Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis historically, it is very important to keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of cases of ADEM are caused by natural infections, many of which are vaccine preventable.
Newborns and infants have immature immune systems, but they can usually receive vaccines on schedule. It is important for premature babies to be vaccinated on time, as their immune system matures and develops. Research shows that vaccines are effective in protecting babies, and multiple vaccines do not overwhelm or weaken their immune system.
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While most kids don’t have any reactions at all after their vaccines, those that do typically have mild reactions, including some fever, soreness, or swelling at the injection site. More moderate and severe reactions are rare.
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Vaccines are appropriately evaluated for mutagenicity, carcinogenicity and impairment of fertility, when necessary, as a part of pre-clinical or nonclinical studies that occur even before the first phase one studies on people.
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