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Myths About the Yellow Fever Vaccine

Vincent Iannelli, MD / March 11, 2018 / Aedes aegypti, anaphylaxis, duration of protection, International Certificate of Vaccination, live vaccines, mosquito-borne diseases, reporting vaccine side effects, side effects, travel vaccines, vaccine myths, Yellow Card, yellow fever, yellow fever outbreak, yellow fever vaccine, yellow fever vaccine myths

Yellow fever was eliminated in the US before the vaccine was developed, through controlling mosquitoes. Urban areas can control mosquito spread, but it’s harder in rainforests, where monkeys can also spread the virus. Vaccination is crucial but faces myths and misinformation. Proof of vaccination is necessary for travel to affected areas.

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Latex Allergies and Vaccines

Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 25, 2016 / allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, exemptions, immunizations, ingredients, latex, safety, side effects

Although some vaccines may contain latex, unless your child has had a severe anaphylactic reaction, these vaccines are safe.

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Neomycin in Vaccines

Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 11, 2016 / allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, antibiotics, contaminated vaccines, contraindications, ingredients, medical exemptions, trace amounts, vaccine myths

Some vaccines contain antibiotics, which act to prevent bacterial contamination, but only in trace amounts.

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