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In response to
"so... maybe they do warn you when you get the shot? -- nm"
by
loosilu
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well, the gov't website says ...
Posted by
zork
Nov 18 '09, 13:47
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What is an adjuvant?
The H1N1 vaccine used in Canada has an additive called an adjuvant. Adjuvants are added to vaccines to produce the best immune response. They boost your body�s ability to create antibodies against H1N1.
Adding an adjuvant also means that each vaccine shot requires a smaller dose of the active ingredient -- the antigen. This allows more vaccine to be produced at a faster rate.
Public health experts recommend that for healthy people aged 10 - 64, both the adjuvanted and unadjuvanted vaccines are comparable in terms of effectiveness and safety.
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