In the world of natural health, it’s crucial to be well-informed before getting a vaccine. Did you know there are key questions that can help you make safer, more informed decisions about your well-being? Find out what they are.
8 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Vaccine
Vaccines are pharmaceutical products that carry risks, which may be greater for some people. No vaccine is safe for everyone.
Is the Vaccine Safe or Dangerous?
If you decide to get vaccinated, ask your doctor these 8 questions before getting any vaccines:
- Number one: Am I sick right now? Getting vaccinated while you are sick may increase the risk of a vaccine reaction or reduce the effectiveness of the vaccines.
- Number two: Have I ever had a bad reaction to a vaccine before? Getting vaccinated again after a previous reaction to a vaccine could lead to a more severe reaction, injury, or death.
- Number Three: Do I have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological disorders, severe allergies, or immune system problems? Always review your personal and family medical history when evaluating the benefits and risks of the vaccine.
- Four: Do I understand the risks associated with the disease and the vaccines? Learn about the risks of diseases and vaccines that may be more significant for you or your child.
- Number five: Do I have complete information about the side effects of vaccines? Before taking a risk, find out what each vaccine you or your child will receive is for.
- Number six: Do I know how to identify and explain a reaction to a vaccine? Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a vaccine reaction and where and how to report them.
- Number seven: Do I know that I need to keep a written record of the vaccines, including the vaccine manufacturer's name and the lot number? The U.S. National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, National Law on Childhood Vaccine Injuries which included the creation of a vaccine injury compensation program (PCDV), requires all vaccine providers to record information about the vaccines administered to you or your child. In Spain, there is no PCDV, as is the case in other developing countries (information on this topic)
- Number eight: Do I know that I have the right to make an informed decision? Informed consent regarding medical risks, including those associated with vaccination, is a human right. Vaccination is never mandatory.
