January 18, 2024


Summary: A recent review published in Vaccine highlights potential adverse effects of non-live vaccines, including influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis B, and DTaP, on all-cause mortality and susceptibility to related infections. Live vaccines, like oral polio and BCG, demonstrate beneficial effects on the innate immune system, while non-live vaccines may weaken it. The study, based on extensive work by Danish researchers Dr. Christine Stabell Benn and Peter Aaby, suggests that the order of vaccine administration influences outcomes, with live vaccines mitigating negative effects of non-live ones. Despite evidence, mainstream health organizations remain skeptical about these findings, contributing to the ongoing debate on vaccine safety and efficacy