Vaccines: Myth v/s Facts

Vaccines ke around bahut myths hai jo hamein idhar udhar se sunne ko milti hai, aur fir hamare minds mein baith jaati hai. It is time to have a Myths v/s Facts for Vaccines.

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1. Myth: Vaccines Cause Autism

• Fact: This myth originated from a discredited 1998 study jisne MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine ko autism se falsely link kara. Lekin, this study was proven false and usko retract kr liya tha. Newer studies by CDC and WHO ne bhi prove kara that there is no connection between these diseases and vaccines. For more information click here. (link our blog on myths about MMR and Polio vaccine)

2. Myth: Vaccines Overload the Immune System

• Fact: Bohut parents ko yeh dar rehta hai ki vaccines may overload their child’s immune system, lekin aisa kuch nahi hai. These are all myths and baseless worries. Human body ko build hi iss tarah kara hai that it can encounter and store hundreds of antigens. There is no risk to their immune system, and one should instead concentrate on the number of viruses we need to protect our kids against, and not on the number of vaccines.

3. Myth: Natural Immunity is Better than Vaccine-Induced Immunity

• Fact: Natural infection immunity toh de skta hai but it comes with significant risks, jaise ki severe illness, complications, or even death. Vaccines mein dead ya weakened form of virus use karte hai, reducing the risk of severe side-effects and providing immunity safely.

4. Myth: Vaccines Contain Harmful Ingredients

• Fact: Every vaccine goes through thorough testing, on animals and humans alike, before they are given to babies. Isiliye, rest assured, vaccines are safe for kids, all ingredients are safe, or used in safe quantities.

5. Myth: Vaccines Aren’t Necessary Because the Diseases Are No Longer a Threat

• Fact: Diseases kam hone lagi hai, precisely because of vaccines. Bhut parents ko lagta hai ki polio jaisi diseases ab kisko hi hoti hai, isiliye they may become laid-back about giving vaccines to their kids. But aisa bilkul nahi karna chahiye. Mass vaccination ki vajha se hi yeh infection rates reduce huye hai. If we stop vaccination, yeh diseases resurface karenge.

6. Myth: Vaccines Cause Infertility or Impotence

• Fact: Vaccines sirf antibodies banati hai, without tampering with the reproductive system. It is a myth that they cause impotence. All these myths have been proven wrong by extensive studies by reliable institutions. For more information click here. (link our blog on this)

7. Myth: It's Safer to Space Out Vaccines

• Fact: Some parents believe that spacing out vaccines over a longer period is safer, but this increases the risk of a child contracting a vaccine-preventable disease during the delay. The recommended vaccine schedules are based on rigorous scientific studies to ensure safety and efficacy​.

Hope this is helpful for you. Myths ko kabhi believe na karein, spend time to search and find out the truth behind myths. Vaccines are crucial to protect your child.

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Sources-

1. IAP- https://iapindia.org/pdf/Ch-11-IAP-Parental-Guide-on-Vaccination.pdf
2. WHO- https://www.who.int/groups/global-advisory-committee-on-vaccine-safety/topics/mmr-vaccines-and-autism
3. Pediatrics on Call. https://www.pediatriconcall.com/articles/vaccinology/immunization-faqs/immunization-faqs-patient-education
4. CDC- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-children/about/index.html#:~:text=Is%20there%20a%20link%20between,information%20on%20autism%20and%20vaccines.