Manufacturing chemicals may damage the immune system
A new study finds that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and fast-food packaging, were associated with lowered immune response to vaccinations in children. It is the first study to document how PFCs, which can be transferred to children prenatally (via the mother) and postnatally from exposure in the environment, can adversely affect vaccine response.
Manufacturing chemicals may damage the immune system
Childhood exposure to perfluorinated compounds linked to reduced effectiveness of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Nature News
'Nonstick' pollutants may cut efficiency of vaccines in kids
Effects in children with the highest exposures suggest immunizations may fail to protect some from disease
Tue 24 Jan 12 from ScienceNews
PFCs, chemicals in environment, linked to lowered immune response to childhood vaccinations
A new study finds that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, and fast-food packaging, were associated with lowered ...
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Medical Xpress
PFC chemicals tied to immune problems in kids
Children exposed to chemicals from food packaging and textile products may have compromised immune systems
Wed 25 Jan 12 from FOXNews
PFC chemicals tied to immune problems in kids, Tue 24 Jan 12 from Reuters Health
Vaccinations could be less effective after chemical exposure
Vaccinations during childhood could be made less effective by exposure to chemicals commonly found in plastic containers and food packaging, Harvard researchers have claimed.
Wed 25 Jan 12 from Telegraph.co.uk Science
Microwave Popcorn Bag Pollutants Make Vaccines Less Effective
Exposure to PFCs is associated with a decreased immune response to childhood vaccinations, but these findings are not an immediate public health concern, experts say.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Livescience
Study Shows PFCs Can Reduce Vaccine Effectiveness
Children exposed to common industrial chemicals have reduced immune response to vaccines intended to protect them from disease
Sat 28 Jan 12 from Voice of America
Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids’ Immunity
By Madonna BehenHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to high levels of a group of common household chemicals may impair children’s immunity, a new study ...
Wed 25 Jan 12 from Health News
Environmental Chemicals May Thwart Kids' Vaccines
Routine vaccines may not ''take" in children with elevated blood levels of chemicals called PFCs (perfluorinated compounds), according to a new study.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from WebMD
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