The health decisions we make for our children are intensely
personal, and I know many parents question whether the flu
vaccine is safe for their children as concerns have been raised
about a variety of ingredients, identified as potential toxins,
included in the vaccine. I’ve spent a significant amount of time
researching the 2010-2011 influenza vaccine and would like to
share that with you now. In order to understand what is
ultimately in the end product, I find it helpful to first
understand the vaccine and how it is made. The Flu Vaccine – How
it is Made Flu Strain Selection Process Every year, the creation
of the flu vaccine starts with strain selection by the WHO
Global Influenza Surveillance Network. The network is made up of
about 135 laboratories in 105 countries which collect samples of
circulating influenza viruses and submit them to 4 WHO flu
research centers for review. Twice a year, the WHO organizes a
consultation with the directors of these centers and
representatives from key laboratories (Aus