Physicians for Informed Consent

PIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational org that delivers data on infectious diseases and vaccines and unites doctors who support voluntary vaccination.

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📘 It’s official! Vaccines and the Diseases They Target — the Silver Booklet — is now on Amazon.

Created for parents who want clarity, this resource explains childhood diseases, vaccine side effects, and risk comparisons in straightforward language. With clear charts and data, it’s designed to support informed decisions for your family.

Get your copy here: https://t.co/ytIC5izrsA

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Did you know the age pattern of measles has changed?

Since the MMR vaccine program began, more reported cases have occurred in infants and adults—groups that were less commonly affected before widespread vaccination.

It’s an important shift to understand when looking at long-term impacts.

🔗 Learn more about measles and view the data here: https://t.co/WOK80YTr87

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Are All Hib Vaccine Reactions Being Counted? 🤔

Each year, 101 cases of permanent disability or death after the Hib vaccine are reported to VAERS—but the real number could be much higher. Because VAERS is a passive system, many cases may never be reported. So how many go unnoticed?

Parents need clear information on the risks of the Hib vaccine versus Hib itself to make the best decision for their family.

Read our Vaccine Risk Statement on the Hib vaccine here:https://t.co/cqyC4KeLV0

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What were your child’s chances of dying from the flu before widespread vaccination?

Just 1 in 1.26 million. Between 2000 and 2003, kids under 18 had a 0.00008% annual risk of flu-related death.

Numbers like that deserve a closer look.
Click the link in our profile and head to the Education tab for more data and context.

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Did you know studies show flu vaccine may not reduce deaths from pneumonia and flu?

A study by the National Vaccine Program Office, a division of the HHS, and a study that the National Institute of Health (NIH) funded studies to support this.

These are just a few of the flu facts you may not know about. For more, go here: https://t.co/P91htqIv4D

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Did you know there’s a safety limit on how much aluminum can be consumed daily to protect against its neurotoxic effects? That limit is 1mg per kg of body weight.

Yet, many parents aren’t aware of how much aluminum is in the vaccines their children receive. You deserve to know what’s going into your child’s body. Here’s what every parent should know: https://t.co/IguflHPomF

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Watch Informed Policy Advocates recent announcement: https://t.co/j9AOTHvhsX

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FYI - Informed Policy Advocates has launched a campaign formally asking the Senate Health Committee to set a date for an informational hearing. They also have an action campaign, and a goal to get families and professionals across the state to also request a date be set. 🧵
https://t.co/gMjiSYHeKH

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Learn more here: https://t.co/YUAnCCG4Hj

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Hepatitis B is a viral infection—but did you know most kids and even half of adults show no symptoms at all? That’s a detail many families never hear.

Click the link in our profile and visit the Education tab, then go to Hepatitis B to learn what the research really says.

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FYI – A 3rd dose (booster) of MMR vaccine is short-lived, lasts only a year, & wouldn’t solve the problem of waning immunity. The results of a 2016 CDC study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases show this. Read more: https://t.co/9tJv10DWOI

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A CDC report states that “deaths from influenza are uncommon among children with and without high-risk conditions.” From 2000–2003, kids 18 and under had about a 1 in 1.26 million chance of dying from flu each year.

For parents, knowing the actual risks can help you feel confident in your health decisions. Learn more about influenza in our resources here: https://t.co/ahxb6oD0yu

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If we can’t compare vaccine risk to disease risk, how can we call it safe?

Current tracking systems and studies don’t show whether the inactivated polio vaccine causes fewer cases of permanent injury or death than polio itself—a major gap in the data.

Learn how vaccine risks are measured—and what’s missing: https://t.co/wbEqfauS0u

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Wondering what parents should really know about chickenpox?

It’s usually a mild viral infection, with symptoms that clear up in a few days—and more than 95% of new cases are so mild, they’re never even reported.

Check out the Education tab in our profile to learn more.

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How much aluminum is safe to inject into a child’s body?

According to the ATSDR’s oral safety limit, no more than 1 microgram of aluminum per kilogram of body weight should enter the bloodstream per day.

But vaccines bypass the gut—meaning injected aluminum goes directly into the body.

Parents, it’s important to understand how these limits apply. Visit our profile and check the Education tab to learn more.

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If you want more information about the risks of this vaccine vs. the risks of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, this is a good resource.

Check it out here 👉 https://t.co/a4IL6q1IWG

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The DTaP vaccine has gone through various trials to test for the risk of side effects. The question is - how accurate are these tests? 🧵

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According to the CDC, “prelicensure trials usually do not have the ability to detect rare adverse events or adverse events with delayed onset.”

We've created a Vaccine Risk Statement on DTaP...

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Most parents know to watch for aluminum in food and household products—but did you know some vaccines given to infants and children also contain aluminum compounds? It’s one of the ways kids are being exposed early—and often.

Here’s what every parent should know before the next well visit:https://t.co/IguflHPomF

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Newborns get the hepatitis B shot within 24 hours of birth—often before parents even ask why.

But here’s something many don’t realize: pregnant women are routinely tested for hepatitis B during prenatal care. So if mom is negative… why the rush?

Parents, get the full picture.

Click the link to learn more about hepatitis B and the risks of the vaccine.
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