What's In That Flu Shot?
Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen ... Triton® X-100 ... sucrose ... gelatin ... thimerosal ... gentamicin ... tri-butylphosphate ... polysorbate 80 ... After detailing this vivid description of the manufacture of the influenza vaccine, the thought of injecting this into your body - or the body of your baby - should be repugnant. For those not repulsed by the idea of injecting the previously described solution into your body, perhaps knowing that the vaccine won't prevent you from getting the flu will add to your perspective.