Factsheet: What to Know About Aluminum in Vaccines (English, Spanish)

Factsheet explains to parents that the purpose of aluminum in vaccines is to improve the immune response. Aluminum is present in water and food, and the amount of aluminum in vaccines is safe. The factsheet gives parents and caregivers the confidence to make informed vaccine decisions for their children and encourages them to stay current on their children's vaccine schedule. The factsheet and additional information about aluminum in vaccines are available at Vaccine Ingredients: Aluminum | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.